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Concepts in Philosophy
It is hard enough to understand Greek philosophy even if you do understand the terms, but without them, you may be facing overwhelming odds, so here are some of the specialized terms and concepts used in Greek philosophy.
Platonic Love
Platonic Love, which is named for the Greek philosopher Plato, now means something quite different from what Plato meant.
Epicureanism
This site's resources on Epicureanism, which is named for Epicurus whose ancient philosophy of pleasure, somewhat misunderstood, continues to draw followers.
Hedonism
Hedonism
Dualism
Dualism is a religious or philosophical doctrine that recognizes two opposing principles.
Platonic
Glossary entry on the term Platonic, an adjective formed from the name of a famous protege of Socrates, Plato.
Apathea
APATHEA. Definition of apathea, a concept from philosophy.
Ataraxia
Ataraxia. Definition of ataraxia, a concept from philosophy.
Sophrosyne
Sophrosyne is an ancient virtue.