Philodemus

Philodemus was an ancient Greek philosopher and poet, active around the 1st century BCE. He was associated with the Epicurean school, which taught that happiness comes from living simply, understanding the world, and minimizing pain. Philodemus wrote on topics like ethics, poetry, and philosophy, and his works aimed to make Epicurean ideas more accessible. Much of his writing was discovered in the ruins of Pompeii, providing valuable insights into ancient philosophical thought and daily life. Overall, he contributed to our understanding of how ancient Greeks and Romans thought about how to live a good life.