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. Is Epicurean life achievable only for well off? 13
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  - waterholic
  - September 19, 2022 at 10:12 AM
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2. Life support literature based on Epicurean philosophy 3
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  - Titus
  - August 9, 2020 at 3:41 PM
  - Titus
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4. Cassius
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2. Questions on daily routines 4
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  - timrobbe
  - August 29, 2020 at 1:14 PM
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4. Cassius
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2. Lecture on practical application of Epicureanism 10
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4. Kalosyni
  November 26, 2024 at 2:53 PM
2. A shower thought on pleasure and meals. 2
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  - smoothiekiwi
  - February 15, 2022 at 2:37 PM
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2. "Religion is a part of me"... how to deal with that? 27
  - smoothiekiwi
  - January 12, 2022 at 11:11 AM
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4. Matt
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2. Elegant Choices 3
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  - Pacatus
  - July 3, 2023 at 4:06 PM
  - Pacatus
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4. Pacatus
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2. From Stress to Happiness 5
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  - Pacatus
  - November 18, 2022 at 2:24 PM
  - Pacatus
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4. Root304
  November 22, 2022 at 2:33 AM
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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4. Pacatus
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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. Living Unknown Online 3
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  - Matt
  - January 2, 2022 at 7:55 AM
  - Matt
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4. Matt
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2. An Epicurean Christmas 11
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  - December 4, 2021 at 3:45 PM
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4. Eikadistes
  December 5, 2023 at 2:50 PM
2. Retirement (Financial Independence, Early Retirement, etc.) 18
  - Mathitis Kipouros
  - September 4, 2020 at 10:15 PM
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  - September 6, 2020 at 5:20 PM
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4. Don
  September 6, 2020 at 5:20 PM
2. Epicurean substitute for prayer 78
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  - Mathitis Kipouros
  - August 25, 2020 at 11:52 PM
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  - November 18, 2022 at 1:35 PM
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4. Pacatus
  November 18, 2022 at 1:35 PM
2. Dealing With Friends Who Are Struggling 9
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  - 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. Autarkia And Epicurean Living In The Modern World 24
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  - Macario
  - September 7, 2021 at 11:02 PM
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  - September 22, 2021 at 6:42 AM
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4. Don
  September 22, 2021 at 6:42 AM
2. Where I'm At Philosophically (Questioning Objectivism) 7
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  - Kyle
  - November 3, 2019 at 10:33 PM
  - Kyle
  - November 4, 2019 at 7:53 PM
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4. Elayne
  November 4, 2019 at 7:53 PM
2. Am I an Epicurean? 3
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  - KDF
  - April 28, 2018 at 3:18 PM
  - KDF
  - May 4, 2018 at 2:39 PM
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4. Hiram
  May 4, 2018 at 2:39 PM
2. Your Experience with Philosophical and Practical Contemplations Through the Lens of Epicurean Philosophy 3
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  - Kalosyni
  - June 26, 2026 at 8:56 AM
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  - June 26, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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4. Pacatus
  June 26, 2026 at 1:19 PM
2. Should the Study of Modern Psychology and Positive Psychology be Encouraged? 5
  - Kalosyni
  - May 15, 2026 at 8:38 AM
  - Kalosyni
  - May 22, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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4. Patrikios
  May 22, 2026 at 5:51 PM
2. Self-Reflection and Decision Making 1
  - Kalosyni
  - March 15, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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  - October 12, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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4. Kalosyni
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2. Good article on parenting that has "choice and avoidance" tips for adults too
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2. Cognitive Bias and Decision Making
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2. What kinds of goals do Epicureans set for themselves? 7
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4. Kalosyni
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2. Should Epicureans Celebrate Something Else Instead of Celebrating Halloween? 26
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  - October 18, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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2. Improvement of Society and the Role of Work 1
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  - Kalosyni
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2. Superstition and Friday the 13th 6
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4. Eikadistes
  June 16, 2025 at 3:40 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. Anticipation - Modern Research 1
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  - December 7, 2024 at 12:02 PM
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4. Don
  December 7, 2024 at 12:23 PM
2. Childhood trauma recovery & toxic childhood family
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  - October 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM
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  - October 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM
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Is Epicurean life achievable only for well off? 13

Life support literature based on Epicurean philosophy 3

Questions on daily routines 4

Lecture on practical application of Epicureanism 10

A shower thought on pleasure and meals. 2

"Religion is a part of me"... how to deal with that? 27

Elegant Choices 3

From Stress to Happiness 5

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

Training book/framework for new Epicureans 16

Living Unknown Online 3

An Epicurean Christmas 11

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

Epicurean substitute for prayer 78

Dealing With Friends Who Are Struggling 9

Autarkia And Epicurean Living In The Modern World 24

Where I'm At Philosophically (Questioning Objectivism) 7

Am I an Epicurean? 3

Your Experience with Philosophical and Practical Contemplations Through the Lens of Epicurean Philosophy 3

Should the Study of Modern Psychology and Positive Psychology be Encouraged? 5

Self-Reflection and Decision Making 1

What kinds of goals do Epicureans set for themselves? 7

Should Epicureans Celebrate Something Else Instead of Celebrating Halloween? 26

Improvement of Society and the Role of Work 1

Superstition and Friday the 13th 6

What place does "simple" have in Epicureanism? 14

Anticipation - Modern Research 1

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