A Very Pleasaunt & Fruitful Diologe Called the Epicure

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Erasmus, Desiderius, 1469-1536

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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.)

Credits:

Produced by David Starner, Louise Hope and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-07-08