Epicurean Life Strategies for Modern Times

For discussion of daily life as an Epicurean.

    2. "The Canon of Epicurus In Everyday Life" - An Article by George Kaplanis 15

      • Cassius
      • August 1, 2019 at 5:38 AM
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    4. Cassius

      August 1, 2019 at 5:38 AM

    2. What Would An Epicurean Use In Their Toolkit For Making Their Hedonic Calculus? 39

      • godek
      • July 10, 2019 at 11:11 PM
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      • July 18, 2019 at 3:41 PM
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    4. Cassius

      July 18, 2019 at 3:41 PM

    2. 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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    4. DavidN

      July 20, 2022 at 8:16 PM

    2. Dicussion of Elli's Article: On The Ill Health of Epicurus vs. The Insanity Of The Modern World 3

      • Cassius
      • March 19, 2020 at 3:27 PM
      • Cassius
      • March 24, 2020 at 2:34 PM
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    4. Don

      March 24, 2020 at 2:34 PM

    2. Musings on A Quick Statement of "What It Means to Be An Epicurean" 9

      • Cassius
      • July 13, 2020 at 10:57 PM
      • Cassius
      • July 16, 2020 at 4:34 PM
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    4. Cassius

      July 16, 2020 at 4:34 PM

    2. Life support literature based on Epicurean philosophy 3

      • Titus
      • August 9, 2020 at 3:41 PM
      • Titus
      • August 9, 2020 at 7:27 PM
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    4. Cassius

      August 9, 2020 at 7:27 PM

    2. Questions on daily routines 4

      • timrobbe
      • August 29, 2020 at 5:32 PM
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    4. Cassius

      August 29, 2020 at 5:32 PM

    2. 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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    4. DavidN

      September 8, 2022 at 4:15 AM

    2. What In Your Opinion Are the Most Essential Characteristics Of "Being An Epicurean" (According to Epicurus)? 16

      • Cassius
      • February 15, 2021 at 10:24 AM
      • Cassius
      • February 16, 2021 at 1:21 PM
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    4. Cassius

      February 16, 2021 at 1:21 PM

    2. Philosophy as a Way of Life by John Sellars

      • Godfrey
      • May 13, 2021 at 4:24 PM
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    2. Dealing With Friends Who Are Struggling 9

      • Marco
      • June 24, 2021 at 2:36 AM
      • Marco
      • June 25, 2021 at 5:44 AM
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    4. Marco

      June 25, 2021 at 5:44 AM

    2. Practical exercises: PD3 1

      • Godfrey
      • July 8, 2021 at 10:27 AM
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    4. Cassius

      July 8, 2021 at 10:27 AM

    2. 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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    4. Don

      September 22, 2021 at 6:42 AM

    2. Childhood trauma recovery & toxic childhood family

      • Kalosyni
      • October 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM
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    2. Should Epicureans Celebrate Something Else Instead of Celebrating Halloween? 26

      • Kalosyni
      • November 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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    4. Don

      November 1, 2025 at 4:37 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. 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

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

      June 26, 2026 at 1:19 PM

    2. Practical Daily Pleasure-- Creating Pleasurable Habits 23

      • Cassius
      • November 11, 2019 at 11:05 PM
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    4. Joshua

      November 11, 2019 at 11:05 PM

    2. "Choice" and "Avoidance" 11

      • Don
      • February 28, 2020 at 3:14 PM
      • Don
      • February 28, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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    4. Kalosyni

      February 28, 2026 at 12:21 PM

    2. The Epicurean Guidebook (Outline) - A project by Gardner and I 1

      • Charles
      • March 21, 2020 at 5:32 PM
      • Charles
      • March 21, 2020 at 5:34 PM
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    4. Cassius

      March 21, 2020 at 5:34 PM

    2. Ruminating on desires and on the absence of pain…. 9

      • Godfrey
      • June 8, 2021 at 8:28 PM
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    4. Godfrey

      June 8, 2021 at 8:28 PM

    2. Practical exercises: PD2 12

      • Godfrey
      • July 8, 2021 at 6:58 AM
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    4. Cassius

      July 8, 2021 at 6:58 AM

    2. Dance and it's place in Epicureanism? 10

      • Kalosyni
      • January 8, 2022 at 12:46 PM
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    4. Cassius

      January 8, 2022 at 12:46 PM

    2. Epicurean Worldview, Personal Identity, and Creating Community 42

      • Kalosyni
      • January 22, 2022 at 8:11 AM
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    4. Titus

      January 22, 2022 at 8:11 AM

    2. Help (How To Find Peace of Mind When Facing A Turbulent World) 14

      • Pacatus
      • July 20, 2022 at 4:31 PM
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    4. Pacatus

      July 20, 2022 at 4:31 PM

    2. Compatibility of Epicureanism and Existential Therapy 12

      • Kalosyni
      • July 29, 2023 at 9:50 AM
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    4. Kalosyni

      July 29, 2023 at 9:50 AM

    2. Dealing with the Feeling of Frustration - a practical method 5

      • Kalosyni
      • March 13, 2023 at 5:15 AM
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    4. Matteng

      March 13, 2023 at 5:15 AM

    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. Being content in your situation or taking a risk for greater pleasure. 25

      • Eoghan Gardiner
      • May 27, 2024 at 8:00 AM
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    4. Kalosyni

      May 27, 2024 at 8:00 AM

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