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Discussion of the thread - Against Katastematic Supremacy - Pleasure Is A Unified Whole And Not A House Divided - Forum Editorial Policy
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Description Of Forum Levels and Associated Posting Permissions
Kalosyni August 5, 2025 at 11:45 AM

Meet and Greet Meetings - Dates and Times To Be Announced

This Zoom meeting is open to registered members of the forum and new members who have fully completed their registration process. Agenda: 1) Welcome (by Cassius), and individual introductions (please be prepared to introduce yourself to everyone); 2) A short presentation may be given either by Cassius or by Kalosyni (depending on number of people attending); 3) open time for asking questions about the forum or Epicurean philosophy (or discussion on the presentation topic).
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"Meet-and-Greet" Zoom- August 3rd, 8pm ET & August 9th, 12:30pm ET, 2026
Kalosyni August 8, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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