Epicurean (disambiguation)
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Epicurean, in its original meaning, refers to the philosophy of Epicureanism
, founded and developed by the Greek philosopher Epicurus
, c. 300 BC
In modern parlance, the word epicure is employed as a synonym for Gourmet
, a person concerned with fine food and drink, or refined sensuous enjoyment. The word epicure is never used when referring to the ancient philosophy.
Epicurean or Epicure may also refer to:
Epicureanism
Epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of Epicurus, founded around 307 BC. Epicurus was an atomic materialist, following in the steps of Democritus. His materialism led him to a general attack on superstition and divine intervention. Following Aristippus—about whom...
, founded and developed by the Greek philosopher Epicurus
Epicurus
Epicurus was an ancient Greek philosopher and the founder of the school of philosophy called Epicureanism.Only a few fragments and letters remain of Epicurus's 300 written works...
, c. 300 BC
In modern parlance, the word epicure is employed as a synonym for Gourmet
Gourmet
Gourmet is a cultural ideal associated with the culinary arts of fine food and drink, or haute cuisine, which is characterised by elaborate preparations and presentations of large meals of small, often quite rich courses...
, a person concerned with fine food and drink, or refined sensuous enjoyment. The word epicure is never used when referring to the ancient philosophy.
Epicurean or Epicure may also refer to:
Cuisine
- The Epicure’s AlmanacThe Epicure’s AlmanacThe Epicure’s Almanac contained a variety of original or valuable tips for daily life. These tips were gained as a result of the real life experience of people in their enjoyment of the 'good things in life'. The book was written in 1841 by Benson Earle Hill and published, in London, by How and...
, a book containing a variety of tips for daily life, written in 1841 - Epicurious Travels, a website dedicated to food and travel
- EpicuriousEpicuriousEpicurious is a website dedicated to recipes, cooking, drinking, entertaining and restaurants, and its existence hearkens back to one of the World Wide Web's earliest presences. It is owned by Condé Nast. The site also includes recipes from Bon Appétit magazine and now defunct Gourmet magazine. The...
, a website dedicated to cooking, drinking, entertaining, restaurants, etc - Epicurean Masters of the WorldEpicurean Masters of the WorldThe Epicurean Masters of the World is a series of gourmet dinners prepared by world-renowned 1-Michelin star chefs, all from Europe, mostly France. First occurring in November 2006, it reappeared as "Epicurean Masters of the World II" in February of 2007, in Bangkok, Thailand.The dinners were...
a series of gourmet dinners by world-renowned chefs from Europe - EthicureanEthicureanAn ethicurean is a person who attempts to combine ethical food consumption with an interest in epicureanism, eating ethically without depriving oneself of taste...
a person who attempts to combine ethical food consumption with gourmet eating
Books
- The EpicureanThe EpicureanThe Epicurean is a novel by Thomas Moore, published in 1827. It relates the story of Alciphron, leader of the Epicurean sect in Athens in the 3rd century AD, in his journey to Egypt seeking the secret of immortality....
, a novel by Thomas Moore, published in 1827 - Marius the EpicureanMarius the EpicureanMarius the Epicurean: his sensations and ideas is an historical and philosophical novel by Walter Pater , written between 1881 and 1884, published in 1885 and set in A.D. 161-177, in the Rome of the Antonines...
, a philosophical novel by Walter Pater, published in 1885 - Epicurus the SageEpicurus the SageEpicurus the Sage was the name of a 2-issue limited series written by William Messner-Loebs, with art by Sam Kieth. Each issue was bound in a graphic novel format, and was 48 pages long, without advertisements...
, a 2-issue, limited-series, graphic novel, published 1989-1991
Music
- Epicure (band)Epicure (band)Epicure are an Australian rock band from Ballarat, in regional Victoria. Triple J radio helped bring Epicure to the Australian consciousness when they added "Feet From Under Me" and "Johnny Venus" to their playlists in 2000. Both songs are featured on the Fold album...
, an Australian rock band - Epicurean (band), an American melodic death metalMelodic death metalMelodic death metal is a heavy metal music style that combines elements from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal with elements of death metal. The style was developed during the early and mid-1990s, primarily in England and Scandinavia...
band