Auteur: Karatzoglou, Orestis
Titre: Can Epicurus write a will ?
Revue/Collection: Ancient Philosophy, 40.1
Annèe edition: 2020
Pages: 197-208
Mots-clès: Philosophie - Filosofia - Philosophy
Description: Cicero criticizes Epicurus for writing a will and thus acting inconsistently with one of the basic tenets of his theory, namely that death is not an evil (De Finibus 2.101; De Natura Deorum 1.86). This analysis defends Epicurus' decision on the grounds that the performative nature of will writing allows the agent to experience personal pleasure by conferring a benefit to a friend and thus promoting the bonds of friendship. [Author]
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Sigle auteur: Karatzoglou
Titre: Can Epicurus write a will ?
Revue/Collection: Ancient Philosophy, 40.1
Annèe edition: 2020
Pages: 197-208
Mots-clès: Philosophie - Filosofia - Philosophy
Description: Cicero criticizes Epicurus for writing a will and thus acting inconsistently with one of the basic tenets of his theory, namely that death is not an evil (De Finibus 2.101; De Natura Deorum 1.86). This analysis defends Epicurus' decision on the grounds that the performative nature of will writing allows the agent to experience personal pleasure by conferring a benefit to a friend and thus promoting the bonds of friendship. [Author]
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Sigle auteur: Karatzoglou
