# How to be Epicurean **URL:** **By** Paul Meany, Catherine Wilson, Aaron Ross Powell **Published:** November 22, 2019 --- Catherine Wilson teaches us that there is more to Epicureanism than eating, drinking, and being merry. Catherine Wilson teaches us that there is more to Epicureanism than eating, drinking, and being merry. Epicureanism is not an excuse for having a good time, it stresses the importance of living a good life. Epicureans maintain a philosophy that promotes reason, respect for the natural world, and respect for fellow human beings. What is Epicureanism? Who was Epicurus? How did Epicureans become utilitarians? Is Epicureanism just utilitarianism? Was Epicurus an atheist? What is the scope of Epicurean influence? ## Further Reading: [How to be Epicurean](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=how+to+be+an+epicurean&gclid=Cj0KCQiAiNnuBRD3ARIsAM8KmlsLq88bmeF-hbkuY3K9fGIPmKNid8NC5r5_M6iqGl5iYjRuTusFEUoaAh0tEALw_wcB&hvadid=389302556633&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9061285&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=b&hvrand=4527824538952560661&hvtargid=kwd-572318843408&hydadcr=22562_9636796&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_6md3hzj4hy_b), by Catherine Wilson [Using Epicurean Philosophy for Finding Happiness](https://www.verywellmind.com/epicurean-philosophy-and-happiness-4177914), written by Jodi Clarke [Epicureanism at the Origins of Modernity](https://global.oup.com/academic/product/epicureanism-at-the-origins-of-modernity-9780199238811?cc=us&lang=en), written by Catherine Wilson ## Related Content: [Buddhist Ethics Does Not Advocate State Action](https://www.libertarianism.org/columns/buddhist-ethics-does-not-advocate-state-action), written by Aaron Ross Powell [Stoicism](https://www.libertarianism.org/encyclopedia/stoicism), Encyclopedia of Libertarianism [Epicureanism](https://www.libertarianism.org/encyclopedia/epicureanism), Encyclopedia of Libertarianism