Introduction
The genealogy of justice and laws in Epicureanism
The city, the natural god and the Epicurean promise of security
Prolepsis, justice and usefulness in the Epicurean contractual political model
Cicero, Plutarch and Lactantius as readers of Epicurus
The Epicurean sage, the issue of justice and the laws
The Greek poleis, Rome and its illustrious Epicurean citizens
Conclusions : Friendship, law and justice : the Epicureans and their interest in interpersonal relations.