Uncategorized Discussion (General)

This discussion sub-forum covers anything which doesn't fit within our existing Epicurean philosophy sub-forum categories. Please double-check if your post topic falls into an existing category. For help finding the correct category visit our short-cuts page. Or you can click here to return to the full forum list. Newer members: if you are unsure of where to post, you can ask where to post in your welcome thread (or send a private message to a moderator or admin). (P.S. We are currently working to file earlier general posts into their correct locations).

    2. Featured Threads - If You Are New Here, Check Out Our "Featured Threads" For Discussions Of Particular Interest!

      • Kalosyni
      • December 4, 2024 at 5:51 PM
    3. Replies
      0
      Views
      3.6k

    2. New Users Please Read Here First 1

      • Cassius
      • November 22, 2019 at 2:20 PM
      • Cassius
      • May 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
    3. Replies
      1
      Views
      4.9k
      1

    4. bradley.whitley

      May 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM

    2. Any Application of Epicurean Theology to the Christan God(s) 46

      • Root304
      • May 28, 2022 at 11:51 AM
      • Root304
      • June 23, 2022 at 2:37 PM
    3. Replies
      46
      Views
      26k
      46

    4. Cassius

      June 23, 2022 at 2:37 PM

    2. Atlantic Article: There are two kinds of happy people 10

      • Don
      • January 28, 2021 at 10:54 PM
      • Don
      • June 25, 2022 at 11:17 AM
    3. Replies
      10
      Views
      8.7k
      10

    4. Root304

      June 25, 2022 at 11:17 AM

    2. Phantasmatic Shakespeare, by Suparna Roychoudhury

      • Joshua
      • June 30, 2022 at 4:50 PM
      • Joshua
      • June 30, 2022 at 4:50 PM
    3. Replies
      0
      Views
      1.7k

    2. Confusing quote? 2

      • Mathitis Kipouros
      • July 3, 2022 at 7:50 PM
    3. Replies
      2
      Views
      2.5k
      2

    4. Cassius

      July 3, 2022 at 7:50 PM

    2. Scientific Knowledge for Modern Epicureans - the Means to Dispel Fear and Anxiety 1

      • Kalosyni
      • July 5, 2022 at 11:21 AM
    3. Replies
      1
      Views
      2.6k
      1

    4. Cassius

      July 5, 2022 at 11:21 AM

    2. The Garden Then -- and the Garden Now 10

      • Kalosyni
      • July 20, 2022 at 3:06 AM
    3. Replies
      10
      Views
      9.1k
      10

    4. DavidN

      July 20, 2022 at 3:06 AM

    2. Sir William Temple, "Upon the Gardens of Epicurus", 1685 5

      • Joshua
      • March 11, 2022 at 8:41 PM
      • Joshua
      • July 20, 2022 at 3:28 AM
    3. Replies
      5
      Views
      3.4k
      5

    4. DavidN

      July 20, 2022 at 3:28 AM

    2. What holds me back from embracing EP 29

      • EricR
      • March 1, 2022 at 11:03 AM
      • EricR
      • July 20, 2022 at 8:09 PM
    3. Replies
      29
      Views
      19k
      29

    4. DavidN

      July 20, 2022 at 8:09 PM

    2. Senigallia Epicurean Festival Coming Up July 21-23 7

      • Cassius
      • July 27, 2022 at 10:01 AM
    3. Replies
      7
      Views
      4.7k
      7

    4. michelepinto

      July 27, 2022 at 10:01 AM

    2. Thoughts on Prudence and the Virtues in the Letter to Menoeceus 8

      • Root304
      • August 1, 2022 at 2:06 AM
      • Root304
      • August 2, 2022 at 8:20 PM
    3. Replies
      8
      Views
      4.5k
      8

    4. Cassius

      August 2, 2022 at 8:20 PM

    2. A List of Life Pleasures 4

      • Kalosyni
      • August 3, 2022 at 5:44 PM
    3. Replies
      4
      Views
      4.7k
      4

    4. Godfrey

      August 3, 2022 at 5:44 PM

    2. A line of questioning on Epicurean Theology 6

      • Root304
      • August 1, 2022 at 12:18 AM
      • Root304
      • August 21, 2022 at 1:04 AM
    3. Replies
      6
      Views
      3.4k
      6

    4. Godfrey

      August 21, 2022 at 1:04 AM

    2. [Toby Sherman's Ancient Guide To Modern Well-being] That article I mentioned at the on line Wednesday 8/17 meeting 34

      • kochiekoch
      • August 23, 2022 at 3:29 PM
    3. Replies
      34
      Views
      12k
      34

    4. Pacatus

      August 23, 2022 at 3:29 PM

    2. Epicurean nautical references, allusions, and metaphors in the texts 17

      • Don
      • August 25, 2022 at 5:43 PM
      • Don
      • August 28, 2022 at 8:15 AM
    3. Replies
      17
      Views
      9.6k
      17

    4. Don

      August 28, 2022 at 8:15 AM

    2. John Stuart Mill on Epicurus 9

      • Cassius
      • September 8, 2022 at 7:14 AM
      • Cassius
      • September 12, 2022 at 6:28 PM
    3. Replies
      9
      Views
      10k
      9

    4. Cassius

      September 12, 2022 at 6:28 PM

    2. Jefferson's Concluding Salvo In The Battle Between "Heart" and "Head" 1

      • Cassius
      • September 14, 2022 at 3:03 PM
      • Cassius
      • September 14, 2022 at 6:43 PM
    3. Replies
      1
      Views
      1.3k
      1

    4. Pacatus

      September 14, 2022 at 6:43 PM

    2. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Arrakis 1

      • Joshua
      • September 18, 2022 at 10:05 PM
      • Joshua
      • September 19, 2022 at 4:44 AM
    3. Replies
      1
      Views
      2.6k
      1

    4. Don

      September 19, 2022 at 4:44 AM

    2. Research Assistance (Technology)

      • Cassius
      • September 21, 2022 at 11:44 AM
      • Cassius
      • September 21, 2022 at 11:44 AM
    3. Replies
      0
      Views
      963

    2. Nope, have not nor plan to try... 5

      • Don
      • September 25, 2022 at 3:03 PM
      • Don
      • September 26, 2022 at 8:33 PM
    3. Replies
      5
      Views
      3.7k
      5

    4. Kalosyni

      September 26, 2022 at 8:33 PM

    2. Another mainstream article claiming ataraxia is the goal 40

      • Kalosyni
      • September 22, 2022 at 4:05 PM
      • Kalosyni
      • September 28, 2022 at 3:03 PM
    3. Replies
      40
      Views
      22k
      40

    4. Cassius

      September 28, 2022 at 3:03 PM

    2. Denis Lambin 2

      • Joshua
      • September 29, 2022 at 10:41 PM
      • Joshua
      • September 30, 2022 at 6:16 AM
    3. Replies
      2
      Views
      1.7k
      2

    4. Cassius

      September 30, 2022 at 6:16 AM

    2. More Sluething -This Time Against Cicero 1

      • Cassius
      • October 3, 2022 at 8:38 PM
      • Cassius
      • October 3, 2022 at 8:48 PM
    3. Replies
      1
      Views
      1.4k
      1

    4. Cassius

      October 3, 2022 at 8:48 PM

    2. Questions Re PD 26 - PD30 From the 10/5/22 Zoom 27

      • Cassius
      • October 6, 2022 at 8:30 AM
      • Cassius
      • October 10, 2022 at 6:40 AM
    3. Replies
      27
      Views
      13k
      27

    4. Don

      October 10, 2022 at 6:40 AM

    2. Sculptures Damaged at the Vatican 15

      • Joshua
      • October 7, 2022 at 11:08 PM
      • Joshua
      • October 10, 2022 at 2:39 PM
    3. Replies
      15
      Views
      3.9k
      15

    4. Don

      October 10, 2022 at 2:39 PM

    2. Thoughts on Categorizing Desires: Natural, Necessary, and Vain 7

      • Kalosyni
      • October 11, 2022 at 8:51 AM
    3. Replies
      7
      Views
      6.8k
      7

    4. Titus

      October 11, 2022 at 8:51 AM

    2. Diogenes of Oinoanda And the Timing of Causes 11

      • Cassius
      • October 11, 2022 at 10:51 PM
      • Cassius
      • October 12, 2022 at 2:31 PM
    3. Replies
      11
      Views
      3.5k
      11

    4. Don

      October 12, 2022 at 2:31 PM

    2. 21st Century Epicurean (My Blog) -- An Exploration of Minimalism Leads to Hygge 2

      • Kalosyni
      • October 13, 2022 at 12:23 PM
    3. Replies
      2
      Views
      2.4k
      2

    4. Kalosyni

      October 13, 2022 at 12:23 PM

    2. The Science of Understanding Near Death Experiences -- A very good article to read 2

      • Kalosyni
      • October 24, 2022 at 3:50 PM
    3. Replies
      2
      Views
      4.6k
      2

    4. Pacatus

      October 24, 2022 at 3:50 PM

    2. Bookcase project 17

      • Martin
      • October 24, 2022 at 4:46 AM
      • Martin
      • October 25, 2022 at 11:51 AM
    3. Replies
      17
      Views
      8.7k
      17

    4. Cassius

      October 25, 2022 at 11:51 AM

    2. Probably One Of The Worst Ideas/Questions I Have Ever Posed: "Is There Any Community-Building Opportunity in The On-Line Game Zero AD?" 13

      • Cassius
      • October 27, 2022 at 7:26 PM
      • Cassius
      • October 28, 2022 at 12:44 PM
    3. Replies
      13
      Views
      9.1k
      13

    4. Cassius

      October 28, 2022 at 12:44 PM

Label

Display Options

Finding Things At EpicureanFriends.com

Here is a list of suggested search strategies:

  • Website Overview page - clickable links arrranged by cards.
  • Forum Main Page - list of forums and subforums arranged by topic. Threads are posted according to relevant topics. The "Uncategorized subforum" contains threads which do not fall into any existing topic (also contains older "unfiled" threads which will soon be moved).
  • Search Tool - icon is located on the top right of every page. Note that the search box asks you what section of the forum you'd like to search. If you don't know, select "Everywhere."
  • Search By Key Tags - curated to show frequently-searched topics.
  • Full Tag List - an alphabetical list of all tags.