Explore the history of materialistic philosophy that was silenced by idealism in Les sagesses antiques. Michel Onfray tells the story of a philosophical tradition that celebrates the body, pleasure, and living life to the fullest - not just preparing for death. Discover the great masters of this "contratradition," from the cynical Aristipo and Diogenes to hedonists like Epicurus and Filodemo. Join Onfray in breaking free from the dominant historiography that promotes idealism and embracing a new philosophy that celebrates the body and pleasure.