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

      • 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 Live in Times of Upheaval: The Categories of Desire 25

      • 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

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

      July 20, 2022 at 4:31 PM

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

      • Julia
      • July 8, 2024 at 1:51 PM
      • Julia
      • November 9, 2024 at 5:30 AM
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    4. Root304

      November 9, 2024 at 5:30 AM

    2. 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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    4. Root304

      November 22, 2022 at 2:33 AM

    2. Euthanasia And Epicurean Philosophy

      • Cassius
      • March 11, 2017 at 6:31 PM
      • Cassius
      • March 11, 2017 at 6:31 PM
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    2. Epicureanism as an Ongoing Practice - Multiple Takes 2

      • Kalosyni
      • February 19, 2024 at 8:54 AM
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    4. Cassius

      February 19, 2024 at 8:54 AM

    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. Epicurean substitute for prayer 78

      • 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

      • Daniel188
      • November 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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    4. Patrikios

      November 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM

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

      • Kalosyni
      • October 20, 2021 at 6:16 PM
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    4. Don

      October 20, 2021 at 6:16 PM

    2. Epicurean Philosophy for the Sensitive Soul 4

      • 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

      • 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

      • 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
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      • 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

      • 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

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

      March 13, 2023 at 5:15 AM

    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. 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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    4. kochiekoch

      October 18, 2023 at 9:31 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. Daily Reflection from an Epicurean View 6

      • Chryso
      • April 2, 2024 at 12:11 AM
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    4. Chryso

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    2. Daily Practices 9

      • 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

      • 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

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

      July 29, 2023 at 9:50 AM

    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. Childhood trauma recovery & toxic childhood family

      • Kalosyni
      • October 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM
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    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. Benefits of Memorizing and Remembering Specific Epicurean Verse 10

      • Kalosyni
      • April 9, 2024 at 5:46 PM
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    4. Cassius

      April 9, 2024 at 5:46 PM

    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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