A Erasmus, Desiderius 1469-1536 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Very Pleasaunt & Fruitful Diologe Called the Epicure" by Desiderius Erasmus is a philosophical dialogue written during the mid-16th century. This work falls into the category of philosophical literature, exploring themes around pleasure, virtue, and the nature of a good life. The dialogue primarily discusses the concept of happiness and how true contentment stems from a virtuous life rather than from indulgent pleasures. The book features two interlocutors, Hedonius and Spudeus, who engage in a back-and-forth discussion about the essence of happiness. They critique the Epicurean pursuit of pleasure, emphasizing that genuine fulfillment arises from living a virtuous and godly life. Through their discourse, Erasmus challenges the superficial understanding of pleasure, advocating for a deeper appreciation of the mind and spirit in achieving true happiness. The dialogue also touches on the Christian perspective of virtue and how it is integral to experiencing a joyous existence, ultimately positioning Christ as the ideal model for happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-07-08 Produced by David Starner, Louise Hope and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. Original publication data not identified Imaginary conversations Dialogues, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- Translations into English PA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16246 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16246 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133359.0 16246