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"Clinamen Vitae - The swerve toward lived experience, where life is worthy of being lived" - Blog post by Elli
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"Duty, Evolution, Neuroscience, Attic Tragedy, and Epicurean Philosophy" - Blog Post by Elli
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Upbeat, Optimistic, and Joyful Epicurean Text Excerpts 1
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What Are Some Epicurean Tips to Deal With Anxiety Over Painful Scenarios? 4
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New Youtube Video - "Epicurus Responding to His Haters" - October 2025 4
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Immutability of Epicurean school in ancient times 15
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Edward Abbey - My Favorite Quotes 4
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A Question About Hobbes From Facebook
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Grumphism? LOL
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New Translation of Epicurus' Works 1
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Epicurean Emporium 9
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'Philosophos' web site - philosophical connections 2
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Daily life of ancient Epicureans / 21st Century Epicureans 38
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Brain-storming Ideas for Future Study Groups 11
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Words of wisdom from Scottish comedian Billy Connolly 5
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⟐ as the symbol of the philosophy of Epicurus 102
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Analysing movies through an Epicurean lens 16
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Names of Bits of Reality 4
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Author and Title of a Herculaneum Scroll Read
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Considering Whether Epicurus Taught Both Exoteric and Esoteric Truths
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Establishing a Regular Zoom For Better Coverage Of More Time Zones - Including Europe 3
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New Religious Landscape Study from Pew Research 29
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Must an Epicurean believe in gods? 14
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Who Was The Most Recent Explicitly Epicurean Philosopher?
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Anniversary of the Founding of Alexandria in 331 BC (Mon, Apr 7th 2025)
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A Lovely Little Way to Refer to Memories
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Potty Language
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Scottish Epicurean Wisdom?
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