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    2. What Would Epicurus Say To Someone Who Complains "The World Is Unjust / Life Isn't Fair"? 5

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    2. Sports are fun but is exercise really something Epicurus would have lauded? 5

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    2. Chatgpt on how to live the Epicurean life in todays society... overall not great 5

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    2. Fill in the Blank: "Epicurus Campaigned Primarily Against _________________" 5

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

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    2. "Take your pleasure seriously" 5

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    2. The destruction of the ancient world 5

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

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    2. Discussion-Starters With Non-Epicureans: Biblical References to Epicurus / Epicurean Philosophy 5

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    2. Does Baloo Speak for Epicurus In the Song "Bare Necessities" from "The Jungle Book" Movie? 5

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    2. Navigating Family Prayer 5

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