Epicurean Life Strategies for Modern Times

For discussion of daily life as an Epicurean.

    2. Good article on parenting that has "choice and avoidance" tips for adults too

      • Kalosyni
      • March 9, 2026 at 11:26 AM
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    2. Your Experience with Philosophical and Practical Contemplations Through the Lens of Epicurean Philosophy 3

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      • June 26, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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    4. Pacatus

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    2. Cognitive Bias and Decision Making

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      • February 10, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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    2. Not "Where Are We Going" But "Who Or What Will Be Our Guide?"

      • Cassius
      • January 18, 2018 at 2:38 PM
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      • January 18, 2018 at 2:38 PM
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    2. Self-Reflection to increase happiness and reduce pain

      • Kalosyni
      • March 15, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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    2. Adage: In A Crisis, We Don't Rise To The Occasion As Much As We Fall To Our Level of Practice

      • Cassius
      • June 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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    2. Baby Pigs

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      • January 15, 2024 at 8:07 AM
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      • January 15, 2024 at 8:07 AM
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    2. Should the Study of Modern Psychology and Positive Psychology be Encouraged? 5

      • Kalosyni
      • May 22, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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    4. Patrikios

      May 22, 2026 at 5:51 PM

    2. Article: How to Spend Time to Maximize Happiness

      • Kalosyni
      • September 12, 2024 at 10:25 AM
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      • September 12, 2024 at 10:25 AM
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    2. Are There Epicurean Role Models?

      • Cassius
      • March 11, 2017 at 4:00 PM
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      • March 11, 2017 at 4:00 PM
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    2. If You're Looking For Happiness You're Well On Your Way to Being An Epicurean

      • Cassius
      • September 30, 2018 at 8:02 PM
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      • September 30, 2018 at 8:02 PM
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    2. Philosophical Counseling - Article

      • Kalosyni
      • June 27, 2024 at 10:33 AM
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    2. Philosophy as a Way of Life by John Sellars

      • Godfrey
      • May 13, 2021 at 4:24 PM
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    2. Practical Exercises: the smartwatch

      • Godfrey
      • July 26, 2024 at 2:23 PM
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    2. Using The Discretion of A Goat In Choosing Friends

      • Cassius
      • August 29, 2018 at 2:20 PM
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      • August 29, 2018 at 2:20 PM
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    2. Tell Me About Epicurean Self-Sufficiency

      • Cassius
      • March 11, 2017 at 6:04 PM
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      • March 11, 2017 at 6:04 PM
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    2. Childhood trauma recovery & toxic childhood family

      • Kalosyni
      • October 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM
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    2. What kinds of goals do Epicureans set for themselves? 7

      • Kalosyni
      • February 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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    4. Kalosyni

      February 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    2. Increasing Pleasure Through Fun

      • Kalosyni
      • February 4, 2023 at 2:31 PM
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    2. Could Epicurean Involvement In Politics Have Prevented The Fall of Greco-Roman Civilization?

      • Cassius
      • March 11, 2017 at 4:02 PM
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      • March 11, 2017 at 4:02 PM
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    2. Improvement of Society and the Role of Work 1

      • Kalosyni
      • September 26, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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      • September 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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    4. Kalosyni

      September 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM

    2. What Type of Epicurean Are You?

      • Cassius
      • September 25, 2018 at 1:57 PM
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      • September 25, 2018 at 1:57 PM
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    2. Did Ancient Epicureans Live In Communes? Should We Try To Do That Today?

      • Cassius
      • March 11, 2017 at 6:12 PM
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      • March 11, 2017 at 6:12 PM
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    2. Anticipation - Modern Research 1

      • Kalosyni
      • December 7, 2024 at 12:23 PM
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    4. Don

      December 7, 2024 at 12:23 PM

    2. Epicurean strategies for dealing with bad habits and urges. 7

      • Daniel188
      • November 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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    4. Patrikios

      November 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM

    2. Hygge and the Landscape of Pleasure: a Book Review 1

      • Hiram
      • March 15, 2019 at 10:55 AM
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      • March 15, 2019 at 5:52 PM
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    4. Godfrey

      March 15, 2019 at 5:52 PM

    2. Sensory Overload Article / Article on Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) 1

      • Kalosyni
      • March 26, 2023 at 8:14 AM
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    4. Goblin

      March 26, 2023 at 8:14 AM

    2. Euthanasia And Epicurean Philosophy

      • Cassius
      • March 11, 2017 at 6:31 PM
      • Cassius
      • March 11, 2017 at 6:31 PM
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    2. A shower thought on pleasure and meals. 2

      • smoothiekiwi
      • February 15, 2022 at 2:37 PM
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      • February 16, 2022 at 2:56 AM
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    4. smoothiekiwi

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    2. Should Epicurean Philosophy Be Considered An "-ism"

      • Cassius
      • March 11, 2017 at 5:35 PM
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      • March 11, 2017 at 5:35 PM
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