Epicureanism it is a philosophical system, which nails the seeking moderate pleasures to reach a state of tranquility and freedom from fear, with the absence of bodily suffering due to the knowledge of how the world works and the limitation of desires.
However, when desires are exacerbated, they can be a source of constant disturbance, making it difficult to find the happiness that is to maintain the health of the body and the serenity of the spirit.
Epicureanism is a system created by an Athenian philosopher called Epicurus of Samos in the IV century; Ç. There are several basic foundations of Epicureanism, however, it distinguishes the desire to find happiness, to seek health of the soul, remembering that the The meaning of life is pleasure, the immediate objective of every human action, considering the anxieties related to death meaningless, and the concern with the destiny.
Followers of Epicureanism are called Epicureans and, according to the philosophical system, should seek to avoid pain and disturbances, living a life away from the crowds (but not lonely), from excessive luxuries, putting oneself in harmony with nature and enjoying the peace.
Another value espoused by Epicureanism and its advocates is friendship. Friendship brings great happiness to people, as coexistence can lead to a healthy exchange of enriching thoughts and opinions.
According to Epicurus, the creator of Epicureanism, people cannot live pleasantly if they are not prudent, kind to others and fair in their attitudes and thoughts without living pleasantly. Virtues then must be practiced as a guarantee of pleasures.
Stoicism
Stoicism is a doctrine of philosophy born in Greece, which states that the entire universe is governed by a universal divine reason that orders all things, where everything arises from him and according to him. Stoicism proposes that individuals live according to the rational law of nature and advises indifference.
Stoicism has two ethical consequences: one is that a person must live according to nature, and the second is that a wise man becomes free and happy when he does not allow himself to be enslaved by passions and things external.
See also the meaning of Hedonism and ancient philosophy.