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Epicurus And His Philosophy - Norman DeWitt

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Epicurus And His Philosophy - General

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Tim O'Keefe -- Ouch!
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Discussion Plan For Chapter 09 "The New Physics" (Norman DeWitt's "Epicurus And His Philosophy")
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Reflections on chapter 11
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Living for Pleasure: An Epicurean Guide to Life - Emily Austin

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"...strongly recommend it as a “popular” introduction to the philosophy of Epicurus. Dr. Austin is both an engaging writer and an experienced teacher-scholar, and she combines many great references with what I believe to be an excellent eye for interpreting Epicurus in almost every major area of controversy you might wish to examine. The book is aimed at intelligent but non-specialist readers, and so it’s suitable for almost everyone. It is one of the most thorough and well documented current popular books on Epicurus that you will find anywhere, but it is so good it left me wishing it were even longer. I would like to have seen it spend more time on subjects such as Epicurus’ canonics / epistemology, but what we might wish for as perfect is not the enemy of the good, and this book is very very good. " -- excerpt from a book review by Cassius.
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Why Emily Austin's "Living For Pleasure" Book Title Is Particularly Apt
kochiekoch April 16, 2026 at 4:20 PM
The "Suggested Further Reading" in "Living for Pleasure"
Cleveland Okie January 28, 2026 at 11:51 PM

Health And Hedonism In Plato And Epicurus - Kelly Arenson

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A Few Days In Athens - Frances Wright

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Q & A with "A Few Days in Athens" research article author
Cassius April 13, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Reactions To "Hedeia" - Chapter Twelve of AFDIA
SimonC April 28, 2022 at 8:42 AM

A Few Days In Athens - Chapter Specific Threads

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The complete book, for discussion chapter by chapter.
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AFDIA - Chapter Seven - Text and Discussion
Cassius September 9, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Epicurus And The Pleasant Life - Haris Dimitriadis

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Second Edition of Haris Dimitriadis' "Epicurus And the Pleasant Life" Now Released
Todd January 12, 2023 at 8:22 AM
Dimitriadis (Haris) - "Epicurus And The Pleasant Life"
Cassius May 25, 2020 at 4:26 PM

Theory And Practice In Epicurean Political Philosophy - Javier Aoiz and Marcelo Boeri

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Full Title: Theory And Practice In Epicurean Political Philosophy: Security, Justice, & Tranquility
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Book: "Theory and Practice in Epicurean Political Philosophy" by Javier Aoiz & Marcelo Boeri
Patrikios December 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Classical Review Article By Nathan Gilbert
Cassius October 25, 2023 at 4:00 PM

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