Hermann Usener published a massive compilation of works inspired by this philosopher's school. This man conjectured that the gods occupied an area devoid of atoms called the metakosmia. This man founded a philosophical school that ultimately dominated over one established by Aristippus of Cyrene. Another man introduced the concept of clinamen in a poem written in the philosophical tradition of this man, who divided one concept in his own philosophy into (*) "static" and "kinetic" types. Lucretius was an ardent follower of this man, who argued that the perfect life was characterized by freedom from distress and freedom from pain, known as ataraxia and aponia, respectively. For 10 points, name this Greek philosopher whose namesake school of philosophy holds that plea
Hermann Usener published a massive compilation of works inspired by this philosopher's school. This man conjectured that the gods occupied an area devoid of atoms called the metakosmia. This man founded a philosophical school that ultimately dominated over one established by Aristippus of Cyrene. Another man introduced the concept of clinamen in a poem written in the philosophical tradition of this man, who divided one concept in his own philosophy into (*) "static" and "kinetic" types. Lucretius was an ardent follower of this man, who argued that the perfect life was characterized by freedom from distress and freedom from pain, known as ataraxia and aponia, respectively. For 10 points, name this Greek philosopher whose namesake school of philosophy holds that pleasure is the ultimate good.
Hermann Usener published a massive compilation of works inspired by this philosopher's school.
Epicurus [or Epicureanism]