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    2. Elegant Choices 3

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    2. Life support literature based on Epicurean philosophy 3

      • Titus
      • August 9, 2020 at 3:41 PM
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    4. Cassius

      August 9, 2020 at 7:27 PM

    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
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      • March 24, 2020 at 2:34 PM
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    4. Don

      March 24, 2020 at 2:34 PM

    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. 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. 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. Anticipation - Modern Research 1

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

      December 7, 2024 at 12:23 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. Commentary by Elayne On "Ideal Epicurean Jobs" 1

      • Cassius
      • October 4, 2020 at 6:59 AM
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    4. DavidN

      September 8, 2022 at 4:15 AM

    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

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    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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    4. Godfrey

      March 15, 2019 at 5:52 PM

    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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    4. Elli

      October 12, 2018 at 3:03 PM

    2. A Thread For Encouraging Thoughts 1

      • Cassius
      • April 11, 2018 at 7:10 AM
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      • April 11, 2023 at 1:03 PM
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    4. Pacatus

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    2. How to Talk to Those Raised on Religion / Virtue 1

      • EricR
      • January 24, 2018 at 7:21 AM
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      • January 24, 2018 at 8:11 AM
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    4. Cassius

      January 24, 2018 at 8:11 AM

    2. Childhood trauma recovery & toxic childhood family

      • Kalosyni
      • October 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM
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    2. Philosophical Counseling - Article

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      • June 27, 2024 at 10:33 AM
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    2. Not "Where Are We Going" But "Who Or What Will Be Our Guide?"

      • Cassius
      • January 18, 2018 at 2:38 PM
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      • January 18, 2018 at 2:38 PM
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    2. Philosophy as a Way of Life by John Sellars

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    2. Using The Discretion of A Goat In Choosing Friends

      • Cassius
      • August 29, 2018 at 2:20 PM
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    2. Euthanasia And Epicurean Philosophy

      • Cassius
      • March 11, 2017 at 6:31 PM
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    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. Tell Me About Epicurean Self-Sufficiency

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      • March 11, 2017 at 6:04 PM
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    2. Should Epicurean Philosophy Be Considered An "-ism"

      • Cassius
      • March 11, 2017 at 5:35 PM
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    2. Could Epicurean Involvement In Politics Have Prevented The Fall of Greco-Roman Civilization?

      • Cassius
      • March 11, 2017 at 4:02 PM
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    2. Are There Epicurean Role Models?

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      • March 11, 2017 at 4:00 PM
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    2. Daily life of ancient Epicureans / 21st Century Epicureans 38

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    2. Emily Austin's "LIving For Pleasure" Wins Award. (H/T to Lowri for finding this!)

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    2. Confusion: "The feelings are only two" 49

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    2. Brain-storming Ideas for Future Study Groups 11

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    2. Words of wisdom from Scottish comedian Billy Connolly 5

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