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Comparing Epicurus With Other Philosophers - General Discussion

Discussion comparing the views of Epicurus with opposing philosophers and religions.

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Episode 357 — "A Brief Word On Sextus Empiricus And The Goal Of Skepticism"
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    1. Epicurean Mockery of Opposing Philosophers and Schools 6

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    1. Comparison Chart - Epicurean Philosophy v Stoicism 1

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    1. Studies on Epicurus' Influence on Marx 14

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    1. Anti-Natalism: The Opposite of Epicureanism 9

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    1. Epicurean Philosophy vs Charvaka / Lokayata 8

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    1. Theories of Time - University of Oregon Webpage 9

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    1. Euclid / Euclidian Influences On Epicurus 1

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    1. Earlier Ancient Greek Ideas on Pleasure - Plato/ Aristotle - Pleasure of Reason 2

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    1. "The Philosophical Mind" enters the skull of Epicurus (Benjamin de Casseres) 12

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    1. Comparing "the goal" for various ancient Greek philosphies 6

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    1. Taoist Quote on Mortality

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    1. Acticle: Epicurus in Nineteenth Century Germany: Hegel, Marx, and Nietzsche

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    1. Hegel's Summary of Epicurus and Epicurean Philosophy

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    1. Wittgenstein Quote 6

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    1. Comparing Epicurus to German Idealism 9

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      September 21, 2021 at 11:52 AM
    1. Peter Abelard and Reconciling Epicurean Philosophy with Christianity through Dialogue 22

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    1. Epicurean Philosophy vs. Objectivism (Ayn Rand)

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    1. Avowed Enemies of Epicurus: Paul / Saul of Tarsus 2

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    1. Avowed Enemies of Epicurus: Dante 3

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    1. Avowed Enemies of Epicurus: Epictetus 2

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    1. Avowed Enemies of Epicurus: The Christian Apologists Generally

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    1. Avowed Enemies of Epicurus: Moses Maimodes

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    1. Avowed Enemies of Epicurus: Philo Of Alexandria 3

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    1. What Are The Best Epicurean Alternatives to These Common Phrases? 5

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    1. Summarizing Epicurean Philosophy vs Objectivism 10

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    1. A Comparison Chart on "The Goal"

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    1. Charts Comparing Epicurus To Other Viewpoints

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