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Buddha:
Indian philosopher of 5th- 4th century BC; spiritual teachings based on his insight into duḥkha ("suffering") & the end of dukkha (the state of Nirvana).
and see Chapter I, page 12, Chapter II page 81, Chapter III page 111, Chapter IV page 133,
Epicurus:
341–270 BC, Greek philosopher, founder of Epicureanism; he rejected Platonism, the aim of his philosophy was to help people attain a happy, tranquil life (ataraxia), of peace and freedom from fear and the absence of pain (aponia).
and see Chapter VI, page 203
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