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    2. Practical exercises: PD1 1

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      • July 8, 2021 at 10:40 AM
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    2. Thoughts on Halloween 2024 5

      • Kalosyni
      • October 27, 2024 at 6:54 PM
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    2. Commentary by Elayne On "Ideal Epicurean Jobs" 1

      • Cassius
      • October 4, 2020 at 6:59 AM
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      • September 8, 2022 at 4:15 AM
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    2. Epicureanism as an Ongoing Practice - Multiple Takes 2

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      • February 19, 2024 at 8:54 AM
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    2. Johari windows useful in Epicurean philosophy? (thread started by Adrastus) 5

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      • July 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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    4. Eikadistes

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    2. Epicurean Philosophy for the Sensitive Soul 4

      • Kalosyni
      • July 12, 2023 at 11:25 AM
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    2. Should Epicureans Celebrate Something Else Instead of Celebrating Halloween? 26

      • Kalosyni
      • November 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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    2. A Thread For Encouraging Thoughts 1

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      • April 11, 2018 at 7:10 AM
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      • April 11, 2023 at 1:03 PM
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    2. Practical exercises: PD3 1

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      • July 8, 2021 at 10:27 AM
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    2. Elegant Choices 3

      • Pacatus
      • July 3, 2023 at 6:34 PM
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    2. Living Unknown Online 3

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      • January 2, 2022 at 7:55 AM
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      • January 2, 2022 at 10:05 AM
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    2. On The Need For Scientific Knowledge 1

      • Cassius
      • October 12, 2018 at 9:45 AM
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      • October 12, 2018 at 3:03 PM
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      October 12, 2018 at 3:03 PM

    2. The Epicurean Guidebook (Outline) - A project by Gardner and I 1

      • Charles
      • March 21, 2020 at 5:32 PM
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      • March 21, 2020 at 5:34 PM
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    4. Cassius

      March 21, 2020 at 5:34 PM

    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
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      • October 18, 2023 at 9:31 AM
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    4. kochiekoch

      October 18, 2023 at 9:31 AM

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

      • Kalosyni
      • May 18, 2024 at 3:30 AM
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    4. Cassius

      May 18, 2024 at 3:30 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. "Issues Worth Fighting Over During Holiday Meals" - An Epicurean List 2

      • Cassius
      • December 22, 2023 at 1:29 PM
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      • December 24, 2023 at 3:23 PM
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    2. Unrealistic Beauty Standards as Groundless Opinions 2

      • Kalosyni
      • January 29, 2024 at 6:45 PM
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    4. Pacatus

      January 29, 2024 at 6:45 PM

    2. Euthanasia And Epicurean Philosophy

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      • March 11, 2017 at 6:31 PM
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    2. Should Epicurean Philosophy Be Considered An "-ism"

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      • March 11, 2017 at 5:35 PM
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    2. 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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    4. Pacatus

      March 17, 2024 at 6:20 PM

    2. A shower thought on pleasure and meals. 2

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      • February 15, 2022 at 2:37 PM
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    2. A Happy Life: the Emotional Feeling Tone of the Epicurean Lifestyle 1

      • Kalosyni
      • March 29, 2023 at 2:40 PM
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    4. Pacatus

      March 29, 2023 at 2:40 PM

    2. 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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      March 15, 2019 at 5:52 PM

    2. Sensory Overload Article / Article on Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) 1

      • Kalosyni
      • March 26, 2023 at 8:14 AM
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    4. Goblin

      March 26, 2023 at 8:14 AM

    2. Superstition and Friday the 13th 6

      • Kalosyni
      • June 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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    4. Eikadistes

      June 16, 2025 at 3:40 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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    2. What Type of Epicurean Are You?

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      • September 25, 2018 at 1:57 PM
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    2. Could Epicurean Involvement In Politics Have Prevented The Fall of Greco-Roman Civilization?

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      • March 11, 2017 at 4:02 PM
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    2. Anticipation - Modern Research 1

      • Kalosyni
      • December 7, 2024 at 12:23 PM
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    4. Don

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