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Epicvrea Edidit Hermannvs Vsener is a meticulously edited collection of texts related to Epicurean philosophy, compiled and edited by the esteemed scholar Hermann Usener. This edition presents a comprehensive view of Epicurus's teachings, offering invaluable insights into his ethical, epistemological, and physical doctrines. The work showcases Usener's profound knowledge of ancient sources and his dedication to presenting Epicurus's thought in a clear and accessible manner. This edition serves as an essential resource for scholars and students interested in Hellenistic philosophy, providing a rich tapestry of fragments, testimonies, and interpretations. While presented in Latin, the content reflects the core tenets of Epicureanism, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of this influential school of thought. The enduring value of Usener's work lies in its thoroughness and scholarly rigor, ensuring its continued relevance for generations of researchers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your s