Epicurus vs. the Early Stoics (Zeno, Chrysippus, Cleanthes, Epictetus)
These Stoics honestly and straightforwardly Epicurus and his philosophy of pleasure as the goal of life.
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Comparison Chart - Epicurean Philosophy v Stoicism 1
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Mary Beard on Stoicism 3
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Another Article About Stoic Platitudes: "Stoicism For Police Executives" 3
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Gabor Maté on Authenticity 7
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Epicurean philosophy vs. Stoicism in public popularity 51
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Comparing Epicurus With Stoicism via Stoacon 2023 (Cleanthes' Hymn To Zeus et al.) 6
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Jean Jacques Rousseau, from Emile
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Response to Daily Stoic Comparison of Epicurus vs the Stoics 6
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A Friend On Facebook Sent Me This And I Gladly Repost In Reminder of the Differences Between Epicurus and Epictetus
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October 30, 2022 at 7:19 PM
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Who said that one of the main points of Epicureanism was anti-platonism was right indeed... 4
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July 25, 2022 at 4:08 PM
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Review of the "What is Epicureanism and Is It Compatible with Stoicism?" video by Vox Stoica 12
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Listing And Evaluating Stoic "Techniques" 2
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Response to Donald Robertson Question: "Was Thomas Jefferson More Stoic Or Epicurean?" (Answer: Epicurean!) 21
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February 8, 2020 at 9:57 AM
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Mother Jones' critical essay on Stoicism as a philosophy of the ruling class 1
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"Stand Up Don't Be A Stoic" Article
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June 19, 2019 at 10:26 AM
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Silicon Valley, Big Tech, And Stoicism
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March 30, 2019 at 9:06 AM
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Polemic Against the Stoic Theology 2
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Comparison Chart - Epicurean vs Stoic Views of the Goal of Life
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December 8, 2018 at 9:43 PM
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A Brief Good Word About "Traditional Stoicism"
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April 27, 2018 at 10:48 AM
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Epicurean v Stoic - A Comparison Chart With Citations
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November 23, 2017 at 5:12 PM
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A Challenge To The Stoics - Show Us We Are Wrong In How Epicureans View Stoicism
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March 11, 2017 at 6:23 PM
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What About "Cherophobia" - Aversion to Happiness?
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March 11, 2017 at 6:07 PM
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An Opening Conversation With A Committed Modern Stoic - Prelude to "Eight Stoic Challenges to Epicurean Philosophy" - Part 2
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An Opening Conversation With A Committed Modern Stoic - Prelude to "Eight Stoic Challenges to Epicurean Philosophy" - Part 1
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Stoic Challenges to Epicurean Philosophy - 4 - Wouldn't It Be Better to Live in A World of Stoics Or Platonists Rather than a World of Epicureans?
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March 11, 2017 at 4:15 PM
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Stoic Challenges To Epicurean Philosophy - 5 - Would An Epicurean Accept The "Brain In A Vat Producing Perfect Pleasure" Hypothetical?
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March 11, 2017 at 4:13 PM
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Stoic Challenges to Epicurean Philosophy - 3 - Epicureans Are Not Good People Because They Would Not Warn Enemies Against Hidden Hazards
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March 11, 2017 at 4:11 PM
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Stoic Challenges To Epicurean Philosophy - 7 - Are Not Epicureans Only Fair-Weather Friends?
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Stoic Challenges To Epicurean Philosophy - 2 - Why Would An Epicurean Die For A Friend?
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March 11, 2017 at 4:08 PM
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Stoic Challenges To Epicurean Philosophy - 6 - What About Pleasures We Consider Bad Or Evil?
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Discussion of New Substack Article: "A Gate To Be Burst: Absence of Pain" 29
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November 2024 General Thoughts On What Epicurean Philosophy Means To Me. 6
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