what kind of philosophy did epicurus do
Epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus, founded around 307 BC. Epicurus was an atomic materialist, following in the steps of Democritus.His materialism led him to a general attack on superstition and divine intervention.n fact, Epicurus referred to life as a bitter gift. When we say. . . that pleasure is the end and aim, we do not mean the pleasures of the prodigal or the pleasures of sensuality, as we are understood to do by some through ignorance, prejudice or wilful misrepresentation.