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Practical exercises: PD1 1
- Godfrey
June 28, 2021 at 9:09 PM
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A Thread For Encouraging Thoughts 1
- Cassius
April 11, 2018 at 7:10 AM
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Unfortunate Use of Bust of Epicurus 7
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September 15, 2024 at 12:58 PM
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Thoughts on Halloween 2024 5
- Kalosyni
October 19, 2024 at 11:16 AM
- Kalosyni
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Epicureanism as an Ongoing Practice - Multiple Takes 2
- Kalosyni
February 19, 2024 at 8:00 AM
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February 19, 2024 at 8:54 AM
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Elegant Choices 3
- Pacatus
July 3, 2023 at 4:06 PM
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Practical exercises: PD3 1
- Godfrey
July 8, 2021 at 1:34 AM
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Epicurean Philosophy for the Sensitive Soul 4
- Kalosyni
June 2, 2023 at 3:25 PM
- Kalosyni
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Living Unknown Online 3
- Matt
January 2, 2022 at 7:55 AM
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On The Need For Scientific Knowledge 1
- Cassius
October 12, 2018 at 9:45 AM
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Euthanasia And Epicurean Philosophy
- Cassius
March 11, 2017 at 6:31 PM
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March 11, 2017 at 6:31 PM
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Epicurean Pleaure and Enjoyment Differs Depending on Introvert vs. Extrovert Brain Differences 2
- Kalosyni
October 20, 2021 at 2:45 PM
- Kalosyni
October 20, 2021 at 6:16 PM
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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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Should Epicurean Philosophy Be Considered An "-ism"
- Cassius
March 11, 2017 at 5:35 PM
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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
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October 18, 2023 at 9:31 AM
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"Issues Worth Fighting Over During Holiday Meals" - An Epicurean List 2
- Cassius
December 22, 2023 at 1:29 PM
- Cassius
December 24, 2023 at 3:23 PM
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A shower thought on pleasure and meals. 2
- smoothiekiwi
February 15, 2022 at 2:37 PM
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February 16, 2022 at 2:56 AM
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Managing tech "over-use" & keeping your senses sharp 4
- Kalosyni
June 27, 2023 at 8:51 AM
- Kalosyni
May 18, 2024 at 3:30 AM
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Unrealistic Beauty Standards as Groundless Opinions 2
- Kalosyni
January 28, 2024 at 4:48 PM
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January 29, 2024 at 6:45 PM
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Hygge and the Landscape of Pleasure: a Book Review 1
- Hiram
March 15, 2019 at 10:55 AM
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March 15, 2019 at 5:52 PM
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Live to 120? I’d rather go for quality not quantity of life… 3
- Don
March 17, 2024 at 1:12 PM
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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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Sensory Overload Article / Article on Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) 1
- Kalosyni
March 25, 2023 at 4:08 PM
- Kalosyni
March 26, 2023 at 8:14 AM
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A Happy Life: the Emotional Feeling Tone of the Epicurean Lifestyle 1
- Kalosyni
March 24, 2023 at 10:34 AM
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Could Epicurean Involvement In Politics Have Prevented The Fall of Greco-Roman Civilization?
- Cassius
March 11, 2017 at 4:02 PM
- Cassius
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What Type of Epicurean Are You?
- Cassius
September 25, 2018 at 1:57 PM
- Cassius
September 25, 2018 at 1:57 PM
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Using The Discretion of A Goat In Choosing Friends
- Cassius
August 29, 2018 at 2:20 PM
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August 29, 2018 at 2:20 PM
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Tell Me About Epicurean Self-Sufficiency
- Cassius
March 11, 2017 at 6:04 PM
- Cassius
March 11, 2017 at 6:04 PM
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Philosophy as a Way of Life by John Sellars
- Godfrey
May 13, 2021 at 4:24 PM
- Godfrey
May 13, 2021 at 4:24 PM
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If You're Looking For Happiness You're Well On Your Way to Being An Epicurean
- Cassius
September 30, 2018 at 8:02 PM
- Cassius
September 30, 2018 at 8:02 PM
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Edward Abbey - My Favorite Quotes 4
- Joshua
July 11, 2019 at 7:57 PM - Uncategorized Discussion (General)
- Joshua
August 31, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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A Question About Hobbes From Facebook
- Cassius
August 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM - Uncategorized Discussion (General)
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Anti-Natalism: The Opposite of Epicureanism 8
- Don
August 20, 2025 at 7:41 AM - Comparing Epicurus With Other Philosophers - General Discussion
- Don
August 23, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Ecclesiastes what insights can we gleam from it? 4
- Eoghan Gardiner
December 2, 2023 at 6:11 AM - Epicurus vs Abraham (Judaism, Christianity, Islam)
- Eoghan Gardiner
August 18, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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Grumphism? LOL
- Don
August 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM - Uncategorized Discussion (General)
- Don
August 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Finding Things At EpicureanFriends.com
What's the best strategy for finding things on EpicureanFriends.com? Here's a suggested search strategy:
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- Use the "Search" facility at the top right of every page. Note that the search box asks you what section of the forum you'd like to search. If you don't know, select "Everywhere." Also check the "Search Assistance" page.
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