European Pope defending rogue pleasure-seeker Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's crossword clue "European Pope defending rogue pleasure-seeker" leads us to the answer "EPICURUS." Let's break down why this answer fits perfectly:

1. European: EPICURUS was a Greek philosopher born on the Aegean island of Samos, which was part of the European continent in ancient times.
2. Pope defending: In this context, "Pope" doesn't refer to the traditional Christian leader but to a prominent figure. EPICURUS, as a philosopher, defended his beliefs and principles vehemently.
3. Rogue pleasure-seeker: This part of the clue points to EPICURUS' philosophy that endorsed seeking pleasure as the highest good, although the term "pleasure" in his teachings encompassed tranquility and freedom from fear rather than just hedonism.

Therefore, when we connect the aspects of EPICURUS being a European philosopher who asserted the pursuit of pleasure as a noble endeavor despite societal norms, the answer makes perfect sense in relation to the clue provided.

Definition of "EPICURUS"

(341–270 BC), Greek philosopher, founder of Epicureanism. His physics is based on Democritus' theory of a materialist universe composed of indestructible atoms moving in a void, unregulated by divine providence.

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Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	27 November 2020	EPICURUS