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Definition of Epicurism
1. Noun. The disposition and habits of an epicure.
Definition of Epicurism
1. n. The doctrines of Epicurus.
Definition of Epicurism
1. Noun. Epicureanism ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Epicurism
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Epicurism
Literary usage of Epicurism
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Ethics of Aristotle by Aristotle (1874)
"epicurism was transient in Rome, like Sentimentalism in England, because alien
to the national characteristics; for on the whole the Romans were far more ..."
2. Select Discourses by John Smith, Simon Patrick, John Worthington (1821)
"That epicurism is bitt atheism under a mask—A confutation of Epicurus' master-notion,
together with some other pretences and dogmas of hit sect. ..."
3. A Century of Anecdote from 1760-1860 by John Timbs (1864)
"COSTLY epicurism. One day an epicure, entering the Bedford Coffee-house, in
Covent-garden, inquired, "What have you for dinner, John ? ..."
4. Synonyms Discriminated: A Dictionary of Synonymous Words in the English by Charles John Smith (1893)
"... else but a religions epicurism, and a neat contrivance of luxury." — SOUTH.
... epicurism ..."
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