Being Happy Penguin Great Ideas

“Being Happy: Great Ideas Epicurus” introduces the key ideas of the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus, focusing on how to live a calm, pleasurable and meaningful life without excess. It explains his views on happiness, friendship, desire and freedom from fear in clear, accessible language, linking ancient insights to modern questions about stress, consumerism and what really matters. Ideal for readers new to philosophy, it offers short, thought provoking sections that can be dipped into for reflection, discussion or study.