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Epicurus suggested in his letter to Herodotus that we use outlines to understand and apply his philosophy. In this forum we post and discuss outlines of the philosophy to make navigation easier.

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    2. Draft Your Own Personal Outline of Epicurean Philosophy 10

      • Cassius
      • January 16, 2018 at 7:57 PM
      • Cassius
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    4. Scott

      March 25, 2022 at 11:41 PM

    2. Cassius' Personal Outline of Epicurean Philosophy (Example)

      • Cassius
      • January 16, 2018 at 11:22 PM
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    2. Using Dynalist As An Easy Way To Outline From The General To The Particular 2

      • Cassius
      • November 4, 2022 at 9:12 AM
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    4. Cassius

      November 4, 2022 at 10:52 AM

    2. Forum Navigation Map Page 5

      • Cassius
      • August 18, 2023 at 1:37 PM
      • Cassius
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    4. Cassius

      September 13, 2023 at 6:10 PM

    2. A Summary of Major Aspects of the Philosophy of Epicurus

      • Cassius
      • May 3, 2015 at 10:44 PM
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    2. Never Confuse Column A and Column B

      • Cassius
      • January 16, 2018 at 7:45 AM
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      • January 16, 2018 at 7:45 AM
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    2. Hiram's Personal Outline 2

      • Hiram
      • January 17, 2018 at 11:20 AM
      • Hiram
      • January 17, 2018 at 2:09 PM
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    4. brett

      January 17, 2018 at 2:09 PM

    2. Brett's (belial1975) Epicurean Outline 5

      • brett
      • January 17, 2018 at 10:34 AM
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      • January 17, 2018 at 3:56 PM
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    4. brett

      January 17, 2018 at 3:56 PM

    2. Where To Start? 16

      • brett
      • January 8, 2018 at 11:10 PM
      • brett
      • January 20, 2018 at 12:28 PM
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    4. Cassius

      January 20, 2018 at 12:28 PM

    2. Mako's Epicurean Outline 18

      • Mako
      • January 20, 2018 at 1:25 PM
      • Mako
      • February 2, 2018 at 8:07 PM
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    4. Cassius

      February 2, 2018 at 8:07 PM

    2. KDF's Epicurean Outline 6

      • KDF
      • March 25, 2018 at 10:58 AM
      • KDF
      • March 28, 2018 at 8:02 PM
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    4. Cassius

      March 28, 2018 at 8:02 PM

    2. td76's outline 3

      • td76
      • April 5, 2018 at 2:43 PM
      • td76
      • April 6, 2018 at 6:35 AM
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    4. Cassius

      April 6, 2018 at 6:35 AM

    2. A Sample Master Outline of Epicurean Philosophy

      • Cassius
      • April 20, 2018 at 9:11 AM
      • Cassius
      • April 20, 2018 at 9:11 AM
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    2. A Video Introduction to An Outline - Overview of Epicurean Philosophy

      • Cassius
      • April 22, 2018 at 1:19 PM
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      • April 22, 2018 at 1:19 PM
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    2. Thoughts on an Outline For Organizing References In Lucretius

      • Cassius
      • May 31, 2018 at 8:36 AM
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    2. Godfrey's Epicurean Outline 29

      • Godfrey
      • December 10, 2018 at 8:40 PM
      • Godfrey
      • December 26, 2018 at 5:31 PM
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    4. Cassius

      December 26, 2018 at 5:31 PM

    2. Elayne's personal outline 10

      • Elayne
      • December 5, 2018 at 6:31 PM
      • Elayne
      • March 11, 2019 at 8:41 AM
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    4. Cassius

      March 11, 2019 at 8:41 AM

    2. Brad's Outline of Epicureanism 3-2019 3

      • bradley.whitley
      • March 11, 2019 at 6:49 PM
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    4. bradley.whitley

      March 11, 2019 at 6:49 PM

    2. Philo's Somewhat Epicurean Outline 4

      • philosofer123
      • May 1, 2019 at 9:20 PM
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    4. Cassius

      May 1, 2019 at 9:20 PM

    2. Ben's personal outline of Epicurean philosophy 14

      • Mousikos
      • May 17, 2019 at 12:20 PM
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    4. Mousikos

      May 17, 2019 at 12:20 PM

    2. Charles' Personal Outline 16

      • Charles
      • September 3, 2019 at 4:04 PM
      • Charles
      • September 5, 2019 at 8:44 AM
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    4. Hiram

      September 5, 2019 at 8:44 AM

    2. Continuous Life Improvement 31

      • Garden Dweller
      • November 16, 2019 at 2:37 PM
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    4. Elli

      November 16, 2019 at 2:37 PM

    2. Pacatus' Personal Epicurean Outline 1

      • Pacatus
      • March 23, 2022 at 12:57 PM
      • Pacatus
      • March 23, 2022 at 1:42 PM
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    4. Cassius

      March 23, 2022 at 1:42 PM

    2. Simon's personal outline 1

      • SimonC
      • June 10, 2022 at 5:06 PM
      • SimonC
      • June 10, 2022 at 8:37 PM
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    4. Cassius

      June 10, 2022 at 8:37 PM

    2. Nate's Latest Graphical Calendar of Epicurus' Birthday

      • Cassius
      • May 29, 2023 at 2:15 PM
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    2. Randall's Personal Outline 1

      • Randall Moose
      • August 3, 2023 at 6:02 AM
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    4. Cassius

      August 3, 2023 at 6:02 AM

    2. Competencies of Understanding in Epicurean Philosophy 2

      • Kalosyni
      • August 7, 2023 at 10:49 AM
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    4. Kalosyni

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    2. Titus' personal outline 4

      • Titus
      • January 29, 2022 at 5:19 PM
      • Titus
      • September 21, 2023 at 4:46 AM
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    4. Titus

      September 21, 2023 at 4:46 AM

    2. Nate's Personal Outline

      • Eikadistes
      • November 27, 2023 at 5:04 PM
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    2. Cassius' Latest Single Page Outline Of Epicurean Philosophy 11

      • Cassius
      • December 6, 2023 at 11:09 AM
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    4. Cassius

      December 10, 2023 at 5:41 PM

    2. Martin's personal outline 2

      • Martin
      • January 31, 2024 at 10:17 AM
      • Martin
      • February 8, 2024 at 4:17 PM
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    4. Pacatus

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    2. Daily life of an ancient Epicurean 8

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    2. ⟐ as the symbol of the philosophy of Epicurus 93

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    2. "All Models Are Wrong, But Some Are Useful" 5

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    2. Analysing movies through an Epicurean lens 16

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      • May 19, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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    4. Matteng

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    2. Is All Desire Painful? How Would Epicurus Answer? 24

      • Cassius
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