A Very Pleasaunt & Fruitful Diologe Called the Epicure by Desiderius Erasmus
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"A Very Pleasaunt & Fruitful Diologe Called the Epicure" by Desiderius Erasmus is a philosophical dialogue written during the mid-16th century. This work falls into the category of philosophical literature, exploring themes around pleasure, virtue, and the nature of a good life. The dialogue primarily discusses the concept of happiness and how true contentment stems from a virtuous life rather than from indulgent pleasures. The book features two interlocutors, Hedonius and Spudeus,
who engage in a back-and-forth discussion about the essence of happiness. They critique the Epicurean pursuit of pleasure, emphasizing that genuine fulfillment arises from living a virtuous and godly life. Through their discourse, Erasmus challenges the superficial understanding of pleasure, advocating for a deeper appreciation of the mind and spirit in achieving true happiness. The dialogue also touches on the Christian perspective of virtue and how it is integral to experiencing a joyous existence, ultimately positioning Christ as the ideal model for happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Erasmus, Desiderius, 1469-1536 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Very Pleasaunt & Fruitful Diologe Called the Epicure |
| Credits |
Produced by David Starner, Louise Hope and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Imaginary conversations |
| Subject | Dialogues, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16246 |
| Release Date | Jul 8, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 385 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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