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2. Dicussion of Elli's Article: On The Ill Health of Epicurus vs. The Insanity Of The Modern World 3
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  - Cassius
  - March 19, 2020 at 3:27 PM
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4. Don
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2. Did Ancient Epicureans Live In Communes? Should We Try To Do That Today?
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  - March 11, 2017 at 6:12 PM
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2. Elegant Choices 3
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  - Pacatus
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2. Encouragement Toward Pleasure at the Holidays -- Share your thoughts and experiences 10
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  - Kalosyni
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  - Kalosyni
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4. Faunus
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2. Epicurean Philosophy for the Sensitive Soul 4
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  - Kalosyni
  - June 2, 2023 at 3:25 PM
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2. Epicurean Pleaure and Enjoyment Differs Depending on Introvert vs. Extrovert Brain Differences 2
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  - Kalosyni
  - October 20, 2021 at 2:45 PM
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4. Don
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2. Epicurean substitute for prayer 78
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  - Mathitis Kipouros
  - August 25, 2020 at 11:52 PM
  - Mathitis Kipouros
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4. Pacatus
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2. Epicurean Worldview, Personal Identity, and Creating Community 42
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  - Kalosyni
  - January 18, 2022 at 12:17 PM
  - Kalosyni
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4. Titus
  January 22, 2022 at 8:11 AM
2. Epicureanism as an Ongoing Practice - Multiple Takes 2
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  - Kalosyni
  - February 19, 2024 at 8:00 AM
  - Kalosyni
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4. Cassius
  February 19, 2024 at 8:54 AM
2. Euthanasia And Epicurean Philosophy
  - Cassius
  - March 11, 2017 at 6:31 PM
  - Cassius
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2. From Stress to Happiness 5
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  - Pacatus
  - November 18, 2022 at 2:24 PM
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4. Root304
  November 22, 2022 at 2:33 AM
2. Guide to resuming / sustaining activity after being frozen / stuck 4
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  - Julia
  - July 8, 2024 at 1:51 PM
  - Julia
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2. Help (How To Find Peace of Mind When Facing A Turbulent World) 14
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  - Pacatus
  - July 19, 2022 at 6:03 PM
  - Pacatus
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4. Pacatus
  July 20, 2022 at 4:31 PM
2. How to Live in Times of Upheaval: The Categories of Desire 25
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  - Godfrey
  - August 5, 2024 at 8:21 PM
  - Godfrey
  - August 9, 2024 at 12:34 PM
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4. Don
  August 9, 2024 at 12:34 PM
2. How to live the Epicurean life in today's society (brainstorming an authoritative list) 5
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  - Kalosyni
  - October 24, 2023 at 1:32 PM
  - Kalosyni
  - November 16, 2023 at 10:01 AM
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4. Eoghan Gardiner
  November 16, 2023 at 10:01 AM
2. How to Talk to Those Raised on Religion / Virtue 1
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  - EricR
  - January 24, 2018 at 7:21 AM
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4. Cassius
  January 24, 2018 at 8:11 AM
2. Hygge and the Landscape of Pleasure: a Book Review 1
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  - Hiram
  - March 15, 2019 at 10:55 AM
  - Hiram
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4. Godfrey
  March 15, 2019 at 5:52 PM
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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2. Implementing Personal Hedonic Calculus 13
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  - Kalosyni
  - December 6, 2021 at 4:39 PM
  - Kalosyni
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4. Kalosyni
  April 2, 2024 at 1:10 PM
2. Increasing Pleasure Through Fun
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  - Kalosyni
  - February 4, 2023 at 2:31 PM
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2. Is Epicurean life achievable only for well off? 13
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  - waterholic
  - September 19, 2022 at 10:12 AM
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2. Is Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy Compatible with Epicureanism? 23
  - Kalosyni
  - May 3, 2022 at 5:53 PM
  - Kalosyni
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4. Don
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2. Is the art of fashion worthy of the attention of an epicurean? 8
  - godek
  - June 5, 2019 at 1:11 AM
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4. Godfrey
  June 7, 2019 at 6:02 PM
2. Johari windows useful in Epicurean philosophy? (thread started by Adrastus) 5
  - Kalosyni
  - July 4, 2025 at 1:39 AM
  - Kalosyni
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4. Eikadistes
  July 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
2. Lecture on practical application of Epicureanism 10
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  - TauPhi
  - November 25, 2024 at 12:35 PM
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4. Kalosyni
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2. Let's explore and reclaim pleasure 32
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  - Kalosyni
  - September 26, 2021 at 12:27 PM
  - Kalosyni
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4. Bryan
  January 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
2. Life support literature based on Epicurean philosophy 3
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  - Titus
  - August 9, 2020 at 3:41 PM
  - Titus
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4. Cassius
  August 9, 2020 at 7:27 PM
2. Live to 120? I’d rather go for quality not quantity of life… 3
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  - Don
  - March 17, 2024 at 1:12 PM
  - Don
  - March 17, 2024 at 6:20 PM
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4. Pacatus
  March 17, 2024 at 6:20 PM
2. Living Unknown Online 3
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  - Matt
  - January 2, 2022 at 7:55 AM
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4. Matt
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2. Managing tech "over-use" & keeping your senses sharp 4
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  - Kalosyni
  - June 27, 2023 at 8:51 AM
  - Kalosyni
  - May 18, 2024 at 3:30 AM
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4. Cassius
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2. Philodemus' "On Anger" - General - Texts and Resources 20
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  - Philodemus On Anger
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2. Mocking Epithets 3
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  - Bryan
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  - Comparing Epicurus With Other Philosophers - General Discussion
  - Bryan
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2. Best Lucretius translation? 12
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  - Rolf
  - June 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM
  - General Discussion of "On The Nature of Things"
  - Rolf
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4. Eikadistes
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2. The Religion of Nature - as supported by Lucretius' De Rerum Natura 4
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  - Kalosyni
  - June 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
  - General Discussion of "On The Nature of Things"
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2. New Blog Post From Elli - " Fanaticism and the Danger of Dogmatism in Political and Religious Thought: An Epicurean Reading"
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  - Cassius
  - June 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
  - Epicurus vs Abraham (Judaism, Christianity, Islam)
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Latest Lucretius Today Podcast: #289 - "Epicureans Are Not Spocks!" | Latest Blog Article: Principle Doctrine XIV - Analyis And Application | Things To Know When First Reading Epicurus: The Epicurean Paradigm Shift | Featured Videos | Community Standards And Posting Policies

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

Elegant Choices 3

Encouragement Toward Pleasure at the Holidays -- Share your thoughts and experiences 10

Epicurean Philosophy for the Sensitive Soul 4

Epicurean Pleaure and Enjoyment Differs Depending on Introvert vs. Extrovert Brain Differences 2

Epicurean substitute for prayer 78

Epicurean Worldview, Personal Identity, and Creating Community 42

Epicureanism as an Ongoing Practice - Multiple Takes 2

From Stress to Happiness 5

Guide to resuming / sustaining activity after being frozen / stuck 4

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

How to Live in Times of Upheaval: The Categories of Desire 25

How to live the Epicurean life in today's society (brainstorming an authoritative list) 5

How to Talk to Those Raised on Religion / Virtue 1

Hygge and the Landscape of Pleasure: a Book Review 1

Implementing Personal Hedonic Calculus 13

Is Epicurean life achievable only for well off? 13

Is Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy Compatible with Epicureanism? 23

Is the art of fashion worthy of the attention of an epicurean? 8

Johari windows useful in Epicurean philosophy? (thread started by Adrastus) 5

Lecture on practical application of Epicureanism 10

Let's explore and reclaim pleasure 32

Life support literature based on Epicurean philosophy 3

Live to 120? I’d rather go for quality not quantity of life… 3

Living Unknown Online 3

Managing tech "over-use" & keeping your senses sharp 4

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Philodemus' "On Anger" - General - Texts and Resources 20

Mocking Epithets 3

Best Lucretius translation? 12

The Religion of Nature - as supported by Lucretius' De Rerum Natura 4

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