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    2. Anniversary of the Founding of Alexandria in 331 BC (Mon, Apr 7th 2025)

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    2. Who Was The Most Recent Explicitly Epicurean Philosopher?

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    2. "Voices From The Ancient World" Greek and Latin Reference Site

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    2. Responses to Nussbaum's Criticism That Epicureanism Is Not A Real Philosophy; That Epicureanism Numbs Intellect And Critical Thinking 1

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    2. Society of Epicurus now has a sub-reddit 1

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    2. Suggestions for Free PDF Greek - English Dictionary? 1

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    2. Newly Found Statue of the Husband of the Epicurean Pompeia Plotina 1

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    2. "A Lie And An Impossibility" - Lucian - "Alexander the Oracle Monger" 1

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    2. Seven Reasons Why We Need More Epicurean Content Creators 1

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    2. The Institutions of Hellenistic Philosophy, by Phillip Mitsis 1

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    2. New Forum For Discussion of Movies / Books / Arts Which Pose Questions on Proper Pursuit of Pleasure 1

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    2. Can You Name A Character in Movies Or Literature Who Well Depicts Epicurean Ethics? 1

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    2. Ubuntu: African Humanism and Epicurean Philanthropy 1

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    2. A sage “masters wealth” - Epicurus 1

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    2. Tactics In Combatting Word-Game Trickery 1

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    2. In memory of the Men 1

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    2. Epicurus’ On Nature, Books I-X 1

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    2. Epicurus on Justice and the Virtues​​ 1

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    2. Philodemus and Epicurean Philosophy: Changing Perceptions - Sonya Wurster 1

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    2. Epicurean Education and the Rhetoric of Concern, by Sean McConnell 1

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    2. A Few Recent Acquisitions 1

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    2. Farewell 1

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    2. Did Epicurus Intend To Commit Suicide By Drinking Unmixed Wine On His Last Day? 11

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    2. Epicurean philosophy skewing toward elements of Stoicism in the time of Lucretius?? 9

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    2. Preconceptions and PD24 42

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