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Martin Gives Us A Great Example of Epicurean "Avoidance of Pain" 4
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On The Decline of Epicurean Philosophy In The Ancient World 2
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"Tantum religio potuit suadere malorum." 2
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On Freedom And Happines -- A Post By Elayne
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A Reddit Exchange With Comments 8
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Video: The Principal Doctrines of Epicurus 2
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October 15 Birthday of Lucretius and Virgil? 14
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Epicurus' Birthday 2021 (Wed, Jan 20th 2021 - Thu, Jan 21st 2021)
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Someone Who Understands What Makes Epicurean Philosophy Unique. 3
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Not Virtue, But Vigor 3
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Happy New Year, But Remember Also That Tomorrow Marks Something Even Bigger - Epicurus' Birthday!
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It was a pleasure 2
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Anachronisms In Pictures
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Announcement: An Award For The Best Thesis On Epicurus 1
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Does Baloo Speak for Epicurus In the Song "Bare Necessities" from "The Jungle Book" Movie? 5
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