Canonical

With Kanonik (from Greek κανών ( canon ) - Scale; provision) of the philosopher is in the system Epicurus the basis of his philosophical designated teaching, that is his theory of knowledge in which he performs three "criteria of truth": perceptions , pre-concepts and sensations . According to the Epicurean view, the canon is a prerequisite for a successful occupation with philosophy , but not its real meaning - this lies rather in the field of ethics ; it consists in helping people to live as happily as possible ( eudaemonism ).

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• Epicurus: letters, sayings, work fragments; translated and edited by Hans-Wolfgang Krautz, Reclam, Stuttgart 1980, ISBN 3-15-009984-6 (with Greek text, German translation and afterword) .