He admitted women and slaves as well — the most inclusive school of its time.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Epicurus's School of the Garden (c. 306 BCE)?
- Epicurus founded the "Garden" school in Athens: the theory of pleasure (ataraxia/aponia), an atomist conception of matter, and the view that the gods do not interfere in human affairs.
- When did Epicurus's School of the Garden (c. 306 BCE) happen?
- 306 BCE
- Where did Epicurus's School of the Garden (c. 306 BCE) take place?
- Atina