Psychology Assignment
Epicurus, Letter to Menoeceus (341-270 BC), "On Happiness"
• What is "pleasure" for Epicurus? And how does it relate to his ideas about happiness, and ethics?
• What is Epicurus' advice to us about religion and god (the gods (plural) for him)? How should we form our ethics with a sense of religion or god(the gods) in mind?
• What about "death"? What does Epicurus write about death in his letter? And how should it inform our ethics, and ethical principles?
• According to Epicurus, what should we avoid in order to be happy?
• What is the "Good" for Epicurus? And what is "the good life?"(both terms appear in the text). And how does Epicurus answer the question we have been asking in this course: "what is the most ethical way of living?"
• How does Epicurus' ethical theory relate to Plato's? Are there any important similarities or differences?
• How useful or helpful do you think Epicurus' principles are today? Would you follow his advice? And also, can you think of any contemporary examples that help to highlight some of the main points Epicurus makes in his "Letter?"
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.