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    2. Names Applied to the Epicureans by Themselves Or Others 4

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    2. "Take your pleasure seriously" 5

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    2. The fundamental Canon 3

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

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    2. Quiz Feature - Ongoing DIscussion 6

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