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Links and other resources for study of Epicurean Philosophy.

  • Living for Pleasure: An Epicurean Guide to Life - Emily Austin

    "...strongly recommend it as a “popular” introduction to the philosophy of Epicurus. Dr. Austin is both an engaging writer and an experienced teacher-scholar, and she combines many great references with what I believe to be an excellent eye for interpreting Epicurus in almost every major area of controversy you might wish to examine. The book is aimed at intelligent but non-specialist readers, and so it’s suitable for almost everyone. It is one of the most thorough and well documented current popular books on Epicurus that you will find anywhere, but it is so good it left me wishing it were even longer. I would like to have seen it spend more time on subjects such as Epicurus’ canonics / epistemology, but what we might wish for as perfect is not the enemy of the good, and this book is very very good. " -- excerpt from a book review by Cassius.

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  • How to be an Epicurean - Catherine Wilson

    Catherine Wilson tends to represent her own political views as those of Epicurus, and so her books must be read very carefully. Nevertheless her material is significantly better than many other current commentators because she does not overstress "tranquility." She is very active currently so this subforum is dedicated to her work.

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    2. Gosling & Taylor, The Greeks on Pleasure. 69

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    2. DeWitt (Norman) - "Epicurus And His Philosophy" 9

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    2. A Very Short Introduction to Epicureanism 2

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    2. John Sellars The Pocket Epicurean (US) / The Fourfold Remedy (UK) 1

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    2. The Fun Habit by Mike Rucker 6

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    2. The Art of Frugal Hedonism 44

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    2. Gordon (Pamela) - The Invention and Gendering Of Epicurus 3

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    2. "Epicurean Philosophy: An Introduction from the 'Garden of Athens'" edited by Christos Yapijakis 61

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    2. Love After Love 1

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    2. Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anna Lembke 51

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    2. Les Epicuriens (2010) 11

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    2. Crespo (Hiram) - "Tending the Epicurean Garden" 2

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    2. On Malte Hossenfelder's book "Epikur" 15

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    2. Modern Books on "Practical Advice" On Applying Epicurean Philosophy 5

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    2. Sedley - Epicurus and The Transformation of Greek Wisdom

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    2. Pagagiotopoulous - Thomas Jefferson “I too am an Epicurean”: His life and his inspiration from the Ancient Greeks 4

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    2. CHARALAMPOS PATZOGLOU - "Epicurean Philosophy In Modern Times"

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    2. (Donovan) Paul - The Epicuriana - 2020 2

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    2. Zanker (Paul) - "The Mask of Socrates" - Section from Chapter 3, "The 'Throne' of Epicurus" 1

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    2. Dimitriadis (Haris) - "Epicurus And The Pleasant Life" 11

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    2. Cross (Gary W.) - "Exploring the Way of Epicurus: His Destination, Directions and Strategies" 1

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    2. Luke Slattery - "Reclaiming Epicurus' Ancient Wisdom" and Video 2

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    2. Vaughn (Lewis) - "Living Philosophy" 13

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    2. Gordan, Suits (Dane, David) - "Epicurus: His Continuing Influence And Contemporary Relevance" 2

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    2. Strodach (George) - "The Philosophy of Epicurus" and "The Art of Happiness" 1

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    2. Pater (Walter) - "Marius the Epicurean" 4

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    2. Wright (Frances) - "A Few Days In Athens"

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    2. Bailey (Cyril) - "The Greek Atomists And Epicurus" 1

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    2. Bailey (Cyril) - "Epicurus, The Extant Remains"

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    2. Smith (Martin Ferguson) - "Lucretius - On The Nature of Things"

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