Epicurus vs. the Stoics (Zeno, Chrysippus, Cleanthes, Epictetus, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius)

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    2. Comparison Chart - Epicurean Philosophy v Stoicism 1

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      • January 30, 2016 at 7:07 PM
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    2. Epicurean philosophy vs. Stoicism in public popularity 51

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    2. Who said that one of the main points of Epicureanism was anti-platonism was right indeed... 4

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    2. Recent Article on Why Stoicism Remains So Popular (Vis-à-Vis Ancient Rivals) 11

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    2. Polemic Against the Stoic Theology 2

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    2. Epicurean versus deceptive (“modern”) Stoic decision making 47

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    2. Gabor Maté on Authenticity 7

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    2. Jean Jacques Rousseau, from Emile

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    2. Mother Jones' critical essay on Stoicism as a philosophy of the ruling class 1

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    2. Mary Beard on Stoicism 3

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    2. Seneca - General Background 7

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    2. Seneca's "On The Happy Life" - A Deceptive View of Epicurus

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    2. Another Article About Stoic Platitudes: "Stoicism For Police Executives" 3

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    2. Comparing Epicurus With Stoicism via Stoacon 2023 (Cleanthes' Hymn To Zeus et al.) 6

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    2. A Friend On Facebook Sent Me This And I Gladly Repost In Reminder of the Differences Between Epicurus and Epictetus

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    2. Review of the "What is Epicureanism and Is It Compatible with Stoicism?" video by Vox Stoica 12

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    2. Response to Donald Robertson Question: "Was Thomas Jefferson More Stoic Or Epicurean?" (Answer: Epicurean!) 21

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    2. Response to Daily Stoic Comparison of Epicurus vs the Stoics 6

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    2. "Stand Up Don't Be A Stoic" Article

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    2. Silicon Valley, Big Tech, And Stoicism

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    2. Comparison Chart - Epicurean vs Stoic Views of the Goal of Life

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    2. A Brief Good Word About "Traditional Stoicism"

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    2. Listing And Evaluating Stoic "Techniques" 2

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    2. Epicurean v Stoic - A Comparison Chart With Citations

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      • November 23, 2017 at 5:12 PM
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    2. A Challenge To The Stoics - Show Us We Are Wrong In How Epicureans View Stoicism

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    2. What About "Cherophobia" - Aversion to Happiness?

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    2. An Opening Conversation With A Committed Modern Stoic - Prelude to "Eight Stoic Challenges to Epicurean Philosophy" - Part 2

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    2. An Opening Conversation With A Committed Modern Stoic - Prelude to "Eight Stoic Challenges to Epicurean Philosophy" - Part 1

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    2. 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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    2. Stoic Challenges To Epicurean Philosophy - 5 - Would An Epicurean Accept The "Brain In A Vat Producing Perfect Pleasure" Hypothetical?

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    2. Stoic Challenges to Epicurean Philosophy - 3 - Epicureans Are Not Good People Because They Would Not Warn Enemies Against Hidden Hazards

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