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Eikadistes
April 2, 2026 at 10:52 PM Replied to the thread Epicurus vs Kant and Modern Idealism - Introduction.PostIn his introduction to Critique of Pure Reason, Kant writes:
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I think he agreed that the world of senses, by itself, is "too narrow", but at the same time, Kant heavily criticizes Plátōn for the same reasons that he criticizes the pure rationalism of… -
Don
April 2, 2026 at 9:43 PM Reacted withReaction (Post)
to Cassius’s post in the thread Revisiting Issues of The Use of AI in Epicurean Philosophy.[…]
This is a good conversation. I'm pressed for time in writing but just to note quickly:
1 - I completely agree with concerns about not trying to convert "the masses." It always pays to know who you're talking to and not intrude on others who clearly… -
Don
April 2, 2026 at 9:42 PM Reacted withReaction (Post) to wbernys’s post in the thread Revisiting Issues of The Use of AI in Epicurean Philosophy.Great collection of qoutes Eikadistes !
I feel like the main focus right now should be on actually connecting personal relationships. I'm really trying to convert my father into really liking Epicurean philosophy as a great remedy which fills you with… -
Don
April 2, 2026 at 9:42 PM Reacted withReaction (Post) to Eikadistes’s post in the thread Revisiting Issues of The Use of AI in Epicurean Philosophy.This discussion brings a few quotes to mind that provide some nuance.
We're certainly cautioned against explicit proselytization as a matter of practicality:
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Don
April 2, 2026 at 9:32 PM Reacted withReaction (Post) to wbernys’s post in the thread Revisiting Issues of The Use of AI in Epicurean Philosophy.[…]
I am perhaps less pessimistic than you on this Don , Emily Austin pointed out that philosophers at a convention felt no one could even defend Epicureanism (it's why she write the book and it went on to be the most popular in the series bu far)
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DaveT
April 2, 2026 at 9:27 PM Reacted withReaction (Post) to Cassius’s post in the thread Revisiting Issues of The Use of AI in Epicurean Philosophy.[…]
This is a good conversation. I'm pressed for time in writing but just to note quickly:
1 - I completely agree with concerns about not trying to convert "the masses." It always pays to know who you're talking to and not intrude on others who clearly… -
DaveT
April 2, 2026 at 9:26 PM Reacted withReaction (Post) to wbernys’s post in the thread Revisiting Issues of The Use of AI in Epicurean Philosophy.Great collection of qoutes Eikadistes !
I feel like the main focus right now should be on actually connecting personal relationships. I'm really trying to convert my father into really liking Epicurean philosophy as a great remedy which fills you with… -
DaveT
April 2, 2026 at 9:25 PM Reacted withReaction (Post)
to Eikadistes’s post in the thread Revisiting Issues of The Use of AI in Epicurean Philosophy.This discussion brings a few quotes to mind that provide some nuance.
We're certainly cautioned against explicit proselytization as a matter of practicality:
- "Never did I reach to please the masses, for truly what pleases them, I did not understand, but… -
DaveT
April 2, 2026 at 9:22 PM Reacted withReaction (Post) to wbernys’s post in the thread Revisiting Issues of The Use of AI in Epicurean Philosophy.[…]
I am perhaps less pessimistic than you on this Don , Emily Austin pointed out that philosophers at a convention felt no one could even defend Epicureanism (it's why she write the book and it went on to be the most popular in the series bu far)
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DaveT
April 2, 2026 at 9:20 PM Replied to the thread Discussion of Blog Article - "Reality Does Not Require Being Eternally The Same".Post[…]
Speaking as an Epicurean friend, I think you missed my point. I was not talking about those he was struggling against for contemporary dominance. I was referring to the progress of philosophy depending on the prior generations of great thinkers. And…
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