More on his philosophy
- Moral good is the same as pleasure, either physical or mental and moral evil is the same as pain, whether physical or mental
- The good life for the Epicurean involves disciplining of the appetites and needs to be the absolute minimum necessary for healthy living, detachment from most of the goals and values that are most highly regarded, and withdrawal from active participation in the life of the community, in the company of a few select friends- in a word, plain living and high thinking
- Inner piece, Serenity, and well being should be maximized
- This is similar to a Buddha like tranquility, but with the difference that the Epicurean asserted the full reality of the physical world and does not seek to be absorbed into a mystical nirvana.