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An Epicurean Christmas 11
- Matt
December 4, 2021 at 3:45 PM
- Matt
December 5, 2023 at 2:50 PM
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How to live the Epicurean life in today's society (brainstorming an authoritative list) 5
- Kalosyni
October 24, 2023 at 1:32 PM
- Kalosyni
November 16, 2023 at 10:01 AM
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Dealing With Friends Who Are Convinced "Prophecy Is Being Fulfilled" and "Armageddon is Around the Corner" 3
- Cassius
October 11, 2023 at 11:03 AM
- Cassius
October 18, 2023 at 9:31 AM
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Compatibility of Epicureanism and Existential Therapy 12
- Kalosyni
August 30, 2022 at 8:57 AM
- Kalosyni
July 29, 2023 at 9:50 AM
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Epicurean Philosophy for the Sensitive Soul 4
- Kalosyni
June 2, 2023 at 3:25 PM
- Kalosyni
July 12, 2023 at 11:25 AM
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Elegant Choices 3
- Pacatus
July 3, 2023 at 4:06 PM
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July 3, 2023 at 6:34 PM
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Training book/framework for new Epicureans 16
- Matteng
May 17, 2023 at 5:16 AM
- Matteng
May 18, 2023 at 5:04 AM
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New Subforum: Epicurean Advice On Living Independently / Self-Reliantly / Simply / In the Country 2
- Cassius
October 1, 2018 at 9:29 AM
- Cassius
April 11, 2023 at 1:09 PM
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A Thread For Encouraging Thoughts 1
- Cassius
April 11, 2018 at 7:10 AM
- Cassius
April 11, 2023 at 1:03 PM
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A Happy Life: the Emotional Feeling Tone of the Epicurean Lifestyle 1
- Kalosyni
March 24, 2023 at 10:34 AM
- Kalosyni
March 29, 2023 at 2:40 PM
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Sensory Overload Article / Article on Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) 1
- Kalosyni
March 25, 2023 at 4:08 PM
- Kalosyni
March 26, 2023 at 8:14 AM
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Practical Epicurean Therapeutics: Tips on dealing with worry 5
- Kalosyni
February 22, 2023 at 9:19 AM
- Kalosyni
March 18, 2023 at 6:34 PM
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Dealing with the Feeling of Frustration - a practical method 5
- Kalosyni
March 8, 2023 at 10:34 AM
- Kalosyni
March 13, 2023 at 5:15 AM
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Increasing Pleasure Through Fun
- Kalosyni
February 4, 2023 at 2:31 PM
- Kalosyni
February 4, 2023 at 2:31 PM
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Encouragement Toward Pleasure at the Holidays -- Share your thoughts and experiences 10
- Kalosyni
December 14, 2022 at 12:50 PM
- Kalosyni
December 25, 2022 at 11:16 PM
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From Stress to Happiness 5
- Pacatus
November 18, 2022 at 2:24 PM
- Pacatus
November 22, 2022 at 2:33 AM
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Epicurean substitute for prayer 78
- Mathitis Kipouros
August 25, 2020 at 11:52 PM
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November 18, 2022 at 1:35 PM
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Is Epicurean life achievable only for well off? 13
- waterholic
September 19, 2022 at 10:12 AM
- waterholic
September 20, 2022 at 1:33 PM
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Commentary by Elayne On "Ideal Epicurean Jobs" 1
- Cassius
October 4, 2020 at 6:59 AM
- Cassius
September 8, 2022 at 4:15 AM
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Daily Interactions With The Non-Epicurean World 14
- Cassius
February 26, 2020 at 7:32 AM
- Cassius
July 20, 2022 at 8:16 PM
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Help (How To Find Peace of Mind When Facing A Turbulent World) 14
- Pacatus
July 19, 2022 at 6:03 PM
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July 20, 2022 at 4:31 PM
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"Religion is a part of me"... how to deal with that? 27
- smoothiekiwi
January 12, 2022 at 11:11 AM
- smoothiekiwi
May 6, 2022 at 6:05 PM
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Is Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy Compatible with Epicureanism? 23
- Kalosyni
May 3, 2022 at 5:53 PM
- Kalosyni
May 4, 2022 at 10:53 PM
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The Life Enhancing Benefits of Epicurean Philosophy 4
- Kalosyni
April 23, 2022 at 6:56 PM
- Kalosyni
April 30, 2022 at 7:58 PM
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A shower thought on pleasure and meals. 2
- smoothiekiwi
February 15, 2022 at 2:37 PM
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Epicurean Worldview, Personal Identity, and Creating Community 42
- Kalosyni
January 18, 2022 at 12:17 PM
- Kalosyni
January 22, 2022 at 8:11 AM
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Dance and it's place in Epicureanism? 10
- Kalosyni
January 7, 2022 at 7:12 PM
- Kalosyni
January 8, 2022 at 12:46 PM
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Living Unknown Online 3
- Matt
January 2, 2022 at 7:55 AM
- Matt
January 2, 2022 at 10:05 AM
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Epicurean Pleaure and Enjoyment Differs Depending on Introvert vs. Extrovert Brain Differences 2
- Kalosyni
October 20, 2021 at 2:45 PM
- Kalosyni
October 20, 2021 at 6:16 PM
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Autarkia And Epicurean Living In The Modern World 24
- Macario
September 7, 2021 at 11:02 PM
- Macario
September 22, 2021 at 6:42 AM
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A Question About Hobbes From Facebook
- Cassius
August 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM - Uncategorized Discussion (General)
- Cassius
August 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Anti-Natalism: The Opposite of Epicureanism 8
- Don
August 20, 2025 at 7:41 AM - Comparing Epicurus With Other Philosophers - General Discussion
- Don
August 23, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Ecclesiastes what insights can we gleam from it? 4
- Eoghan Gardiner
December 2, 2023 at 6:11 AM - Epicurus vs Abraham (Judaism, Christianity, Islam)
- Eoghan Gardiner
August 18, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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Grumphism? LOL
- Don
August 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM - Uncategorized Discussion (General)
- Don
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Beyond Stoicism (2025) 20
- Don
August 12, 2025 at 5:54 AM - Epicurus vs. the Stoics (Zeno, Chrysippus, Cleanthes, Epictetus, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius)
- Don
August 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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