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Encyclopedia Articles
This section features articles from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy and the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. The SEP is probably the most comprehensive online philosophy resource. It features in-depth articles on a huge number of philosophical topics, however, it is aimed at an academic audience and may be too detailed and technical for beginners. The IEP is generally more beginner-friendly but is also considered to be less reliable. Wikipedia is also an option, but it is much less reliable than either of these.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Articles
This section features short articles written by professional philosophers and aimed at a general audience. These articles are ideal for anyone looking for a shorter or more beginner-friendly introduction to epicureanism than the encyclopedia articles listed above.
Aeon
- How to be an Epicurean
- Why Epicurean ideas suit the challenges of modern secular life
- Lucretius, the flat Earth and the malaise of modern science
The Guardian
- Lucretius, part 1: a poem to explain the entire world around us
- Lucretius, part 2: all things are made of atoms
- Lucretius, part 3: chaos and order
- Lucretius, part 4: things fall apart
- Lucretius, part 5: all perceptions are true
- Lucretius, part 6: not designed for life
- Lucretius, part 7: becoming a god
- Lucretius, part 8: teachers and pupils
- Lucretius, part 9: the calculating poet
OUP Blog
1000-Word Philosophy
Cardiff University Blogs (Open for Debate)
Podcasts
This section features episodes from leading philosophy podcasts. These are also aimed at a general audience and are a good option for beginners who prefer audio content.
The History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
- The Constant Gardener: Epicurus and his Principles
- Am I Bothered?: Epicurean Ethics
- Nothing to Fear: Epicureans on Death and the Gods
- Reaping the Harvest: Lucretius
- James Warren on Epicureanism
Philosophy Bites
In Our Time
The Philosopher’s Zone
The Partially Examined Life
- Epicurus on Seeking Pleasure (Part One)
- Epicurus on Seeking Pleasure (Part Two)
- Lucretius’s Epicurean Physics (Part One)
- Lucretius’s Epicurean Physics (Part Two)
Short Videos (<30 mins)
This section features short videos aimed at beginners.
Wireless Philosophy
Academy of Ideas
Aeon
Lectures/Longer Videos (>30 mins)
This section features longer videos and lectures.
- Lucretius: On the Nature of Things
- Stephen Greenblatt on Lucretius and his intolerable ideas
- Ancient Philosophy: Epicurus and the Epicurean Tradition (Playlist)
Book Recommendations
This section features requests for book recommendations on philosophy forums. These can also be useful to browse when trying to find reading recommendations.
Books
See this list of the best books on epicureanism.
Quotes
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