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2. Unfortunate Use of Bust of Epicurus 7
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  - Don
  - September 15, 2024 at 12:58 PM
  - Don
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4. Cassius
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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
  - godek
  - June 7, 2019 at 6:02 PM
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4. Godfrey
  June 7, 2019 at 6:02 PM
2. ACT - a bridge which translates Epicurean philosophy into life goals (thread started by Julia) 8
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  - Kalosyni
  - September 8, 2024 at 9:12 AM
  - Kalosyni
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4. Julia
  September 11, 2024 at 12:31 PM
2. Social Media Considered Anti-Epicurean: 101 Reasons Why 8
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  - Julia
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  - Julia
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4. Julia
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2. Daily Practices 9
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  - Cassius
  - March 29, 2019 at 11:51 AM
  - Cassius
  - March 5, 2020 at 6:42 AM
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4. Cassius
  March 5, 2020 at 6:42 AM
2. Musings on A Quick Statement of "What It Means to Be An Epicurean" 9
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  - 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. Ruminating on desires and on the absence of pain…. 9
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  - Godfrey
  - June 7, 2021 at 9:10 PM
  - Godfrey
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4. Godfrey
  June 8, 2021 at 8:28 PM
2. Dealing With Friends Who Are Struggling 9
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  - Marco
  - June 24, 2021 at 2:36 AM
  - Marco
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4. Marco
  June 25, 2021 at 5:44 AM
2. The Process of Pulling Out Of Facebook 10
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  - Cassius
  - March 24, 2018 at 6:56 AM
  - Cassius
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4. Cassius
  April 9, 2018 at 2:43 PM
2. Dance and it's place in Epicureanism? 10
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  - Kalosyni
  - January 7, 2022 at 7:12 PM
  - Kalosyni
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4. Cassius
  January 8, 2022 at 12:46 PM
2. Encouragement Toward Pleasure at the Holidays -- Share your thoughts and experiences 10
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  - Kalosyni
  - December 14, 2022 at 12:50 PM
  - Kalosyni
  - December 25, 2022 at 11:16 PM
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4. Faunus
  December 25, 2022 at 11:16 PM
2. Benefits of Memorizing and Remembering Specific Epicurean Verse 10
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  - Kalosyni
  - April 4, 2024 at 11:57 AM
  - Kalosyni
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4. Cassius
  April 9, 2024 at 5:46 PM
2. Lecture on practical application of Epicureanism 10
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  - TauPhi
  - November 25, 2024 at 12:35 PM
  - TauPhi
  - November 26, 2024 at 2:53 PM
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4. Kalosyni
  November 26, 2024 at 2:53 PM
2. An Epicurean Christmas 11
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  - Matt
  - December 4, 2021 at 3:45 PM
  - Matt
  - December 5, 2023 at 2:50 PM
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4. Eikadistes
  December 5, 2023 at 2:50 PM
2. Can you be an epicurean and use some logic with the senses? 12
  - godek
  - December 6, 2018 at 10:53 PM
  - godek
  - May 16, 2019 at 9:58 AM
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4. Hiram
  May 16, 2019 at 9:58 AM
2. Practical exercises: PD2 12
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  - Godfrey
  - July 4, 2021 at 1:49 PM
  - Godfrey
  - July 8, 2021 at 6:58 AM
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4. Cassius
  July 8, 2021 at 6:58 AM
2. Compatibility of Epicureanism and Existential Therapy 12
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  - Kalosyni
  - August 30, 2022 at 8:57 AM
  - Kalosyni
  - July 29, 2023 at 9:50 AM
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  July 29, 2023 at 9:50 AM
2. Personal Finance from an Epicurean Viewpoint 13
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  - Godfrey
  - January 30, 2019 at 4:15 PM
  - Godfrey
  - February 5, 2019 at 10:02 AM
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4. Hiram
  February 5, 2019 at 10:02 AM
2. Two Types? 13
  - Cassius
  - January 10, 2020 at 12:09 AM
  - Cassius
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4. Elli
  January 11, 2020 at 8:27 AM
2. Implementing Personal Hedonic Calculus 13
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  - Kalosyni
  - December 6, 2021 at 4:39 PM
  - Kalosyni
  - April 2, 2024 at 1:10 PM
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4. Kalosyni
  April 2, 2024 at 1:10 PM
2. Is Epicurean life achievable only for well off? 13
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  - waterholic
  - September 19, 2022 at 10:12 AM
  - waterholic
  - September 20, 2022 at 1:33 PM
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4. waterholic
  September 20, 2022 at 1:33 PM
2. Daily Interactions With The Non-Epicurean World 14
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  - 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. 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
  - July 20, 2022 at 4:31 PM
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4. Pacatus
  July 20, 2022 at 4:31 PM
2. What place does "simple" have in Epicureanism? 14
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  - Kalosyni
  - January 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
  - Kalosyni
  - July 6, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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4. Adrastus
  July 6, 2025 at 9:41 AM
2. "The Canon of Epicurus In Everyday Life" - An Article by George Kaplanis 15
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  - Cassius
  - June 17, 2019 at 8:04 AM
  - Cassius
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4. Cassius
  August 1, 2019 at 5:38 AM
2. Son has a question 16
  - bradley.whitley
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  - bradley.whitley
  - March 12, 2019 at 6:39 PM
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4. Cassius
  March 12, 2019 at 6:39 PM
2. What In Your Opinion Are the Most Essential Characteristics Of "Being An Epicurean" (According to Epicurus)? 16
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  - 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. Training book/framework for new Epicureans 16
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  - Matteng
  - May 17, 2023 at 5:16 AM
  - Matteng
  - May 18, 2023 at 5:04 AM
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4. Don
  May 18, 2023 at 5:04 AM
2. Retirement (Financial Independence, Early Retirement, etc.) 18
  - Mathitis Kipouros
  - September 4, 2020 at 10:15 PM
  - Mathitis Kipouros
  - September 6, 2020 at 5:20 PM
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4. Don
  September 6, 2020 at 5:20 PM
2. What Makes Someone "An Epicurean?" 20
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  - Cassius
  - March 30, 2019 at 7:49 PM
  - Cassius
  - May 19, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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4. Eikadistes
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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
  - July 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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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
  - July 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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4. Eikadistes
  July 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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"
  - Kalosyni
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  June 23, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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
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  - 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

Unfortunate Use of Bust of Epicurus 7

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

ACT - a bridge which translates Epicurean philosophy into life goals (thread started by Julia) 8

Social Media Considered Anti-Epicurean: 101 Reasons Why 8

Daily Practices 9

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

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

Dealing With Friends Who Are Struggling 9

The Process of Pulling Out Of Facebook 10

Dance and it's place in Epicureanism? 10

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

Benefits of Memorizing and Remembering Specific Epicurean Verse 10

Lecture on practical application of Epicureanism 10

An Epicurean Christmas 11

Can you be an epicurean and use some logic with the senses? 12

Practical exercises: PD2 12

Compatibility of Epicureanism and Existential Therapy 12

Personal Finance from an Epicurean Viewpoint 13

Two Types? 13

Implementing Personal Hedonic Calculus 13

Is Epicurean life achievable only for well off? 13

Daily Interactions With The Non-Epicurean World 14

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

What place does "simple" have in Epicureanism? 14

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

Son has a question 16

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

Training book/framework for new Epicureans 16

Retirement (Financial Independence, Early Retirement, etc.) 18

What Makes Someone "An Epicurean?" 20

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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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