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Cassius
August 14, 2026 at 6:49 PM Posted the thread Episode 347 - EATAQ29 - Not Yet Recorded.ThreadWelcome to Episode 347 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the most complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the… -
Cassius
PostAugust 14, 2026 at 5:19 PM It is clear to me that the topic of this thread is a continuing issue that needs regular discussion. Here's the original quote from Bentham in which he compares music and poetry to push-pin. He never says that they are objectively of equal value, he is… -
Matteng
August 14, 2026 at 4:35 PM Replied to the thread The Completeness (or Fullness) of Pleasure.Post[…]
Cassius thank you, your post improves my understanding.
Ok, yes seeing the cup as the whole life makes more sense.
"more reason for joy than for vexation - having a positive balance of pleasures over pains"
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Matteng
Reaction (Post)August 14, 2026 at 4:24 PM You are asking great questions Matteng and each of them require detailed response. This is quick start:
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No, nothing requires you to get the most pleasure you can out of life. Nature allows you free will and you can sit in a cave and eat bread and water… -
Martin
Reaction (Post)August 14, 2026 at 11:46 AM You are asking great questions Matteng and each of them require detailed response. This is quick start:
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Reaction (Post)August 14, 2026 at 9:39 AM You are asking great questions Matteng and each of them require detailed response. This is quick start:
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No, nothing requires you to get the most pleasure you can out of life. Nature allows you free will and you can sit in a cave and eat bread and water… -
Cassius
August 14, 2026 at 8:50 AM Replied to the thread Episode 346 - EATAQ28 - Epicurean Defense Of The Senses Against Plato's Cave Analogy.PostLucretius Today Podcast Episode 346 is now available: "Epicurean Defense of The Senses Against Plato's Cave Analogy" -
Complete transcript is here:
https://epicurustoday.com/00-lucretiusto…st/episode_346/
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Cassius
August 14, 2026 at 8:44 AM Replied to the thread The Completeness (or Fullness) of Pleasure.PostYou are asking great questions Matteng and each of them require detailed response. This is quick start:
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No, nothing requires you to get the most pleasure you can out of life. Nature allows you free will and you can sit in a cave and eat bread and water…
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