Epicurean Life Strategies for Modern Times

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Episode 357 — "A Brief Word On Sextus Empiricus And The Goal Of Skepticism"

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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
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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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2. Hygge and the Landscape of Pleasure: a Book Review 1
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  - Hiram
  - March 15, 2019 at 10:55 AM
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4. Godfrey
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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
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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
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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. 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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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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4. Root304
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2. Good article on parenting that has "choice and avoidance" tips for adults too
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  - Kalosyni
  - March 9, 2026 at 11:26 AM
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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. Euthanasia And Epicurean Philosophy
  - Cassius
  - March 11, 2017 at 6:31 PM
  - Cassius
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2. Epicureanism as an Ongoing Practice - Multiple Takes 2
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  - Kalosyni
  - February 19, 2024 at 8:00 AM
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4. Cassius
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2. Epicurean Worldview, Personal Identity, and Creating Community 42
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  - January 18, 2022 at 12:17 PM
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4. Titus
  January 22, 2022 at 8:11 AM
2. Epicurean substitute for prayer 78
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  - Mathitis Kipouros
  - August 25, 2020 at 11:52 PM
  - Mathitis Kipouros
  - November 18, 2022 at 1:35 PM
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4. Pacatus
  November 18, 2022 at 1:35 PM
2. Epicurean strategies for dealing with bad habits and urges. 7
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  - Daniel188
  - November 24, 2025 at 3:15 AM
  - Daniel188
  - November 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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4. Patrikios
  November 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
2. Epicurean Pleasure and Enjoyment Differs Depending on Introvert vs. Extrovert Brain Differences 7
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  - Kalosyni
  - October 20, 2021 at 2:45 PM
  - Kalosyni
  - October 23, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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4. Pacatus
  October 23, 2026 at 12:33 PM
2. Epicurean Philosophy for the Sensitive Soul 4
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  - Kalosyni
  - June 2, 2023 at 3:25 PM
  - Kalosyni
  - July 12, 2023 at 11:25 AM
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4. warjuning
  July 12, 2023 at 11:25 AM
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. Elegant Choices 3
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  - Pacatus
  - July 3, 2023 at 4:06 PM
  - Pacatus
  - July 3, 2023 at 6:34 PM
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4. Pacatus
  July 3, 2023 at 6:34 PM
2. Did Ancient Epicureans Live In Communes? Should We Try To Do That Today?
  - Cassius
  - March 11, 2017 at 6:12 PM
  - Cassius
  - March 11, 2017 at 6:12 PM
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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
  - Cassius
  - March 24, 2020 at 2:34 PM
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4. Don
  March 24, 2020 at 2:34 PM
2. Dealing with the Feeling of Frustration - a practical method 5
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  - Kalosyni
  - March 8, 2023 at 10:34 AM
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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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2. Dealing With Friends Who Are Convinced "Prophecy Is Being Fulfilled" and "Armageddon is Around the Corner" 3
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  - Cassius
  - October 11, 2023 at 11:03 AM
  - Cassius
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4. kochiekoch
  October 18, 2023 at 9:31 AM
2. Dance and it's place in Epicureanism? 10
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  - January 7, 2022 at 7:12 PM
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2. Daily Reflection from an Epicurean View 6
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  - Chryso
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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. 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. Could Epicurean Involvement In Politics Have Prevented The Fall of Greco-Roman Civilization?
  - Cassius
  - March 11, 2017 at 4:02 PM
  - Cassius
  - March 11, 2017 at 4:02 PM
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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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4. Kalosyni
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Implementing Personal Hedonic Calculus 13

Hygge and the Landscape of Pleasure: a Book Review 1

How to Talk to Those Raised on Religion / Virtue 1

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

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

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

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

From Stress to Happiness 5

Epicureanism as an Ongoing Practice - Multiple Takes 2

Epicurean Worldview, Personal Identity, and Creating Community 42

Epicurean substitute for prayer 78

Epicurean strategies for dealing with bad habits and urges. 7

Epicurean Pleasure and Enjoyment Differs Depending on Introvert vs. Extrovert Brain Differences 7

Epicurean Philosophy for the Sensitive Soul 4

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

Elegant Choices 3

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

Dealing with the Feeling of Frustration - a practical method 5

Dealing With Friends Who Are Struggling 9

Dealing With Friends Who Are Convinced "Prophecy Is Being Fulfilled" and "Armageddon is Around the Corner" 3

Dance and it's place in Epicureanism? 10

Daily Reflection from an Epicurean View 6

Daily Practices 9

Daily Interactions With The Non-Epicurean World 14

Compatibility of Epicureanism and Existential Therapy 12

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