num_pages: 80
description: A best-seller in Europe following its original publication in 1993, this little book takes on a big subject, offering enduring guidelines from the Greek philosopher Epicurus for achieving lasting happiness. In a letter to his friend Menoeceus, Epicurus gives sound advice on increasing life's pleasures, not through hedonistic pursuits, as commonly assumed, but through intelligence, morality, and decency. Based on a new translation of Epicurus to Menoeceus and complete with the original Greek text, Letter on Happiness expounds upon basic philosophical inquiries—concerning pleasure, longevity, death, and desire—that are as relevant today as they were in ancient Greece, all in a compact, attractive package that makes a thoughtful gift for any occasion.
language: English
title: Letter on Happiness
titlecomplete: Letter on Happiness (English, Ancient Greek and Ancient Greek Edition)
genres: Philosophy, Greece, Psychology, Nonfiction, Ancient, Ancient History, Essays, Classics, Self Help, History
ratings_count: 3168
publisher: Chronicle Books