THE BEST OF EPICURUS presents Epicurus' own writings and teachings, as well as much of what remains about his life and philosophy from antiquity. It begins with an informative introduction, which, aside from explaining why we should care about Epicurus and the basic facts we should know about him, delves deeply into the big themes and ideas of his philosophy and way of life. THE BEST OF EPICURUS ends with a twelve-point Epicurean "Plan of Life," "Points...