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					Glossary - What Is the Epicurean Definition of "Gods"? 2- Cassius
- January 14, 2020 at 7:57 AM 
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					How do I link an article and have it show the thumbnail and title 3- Plantpierogi
- October 2, 2023 at 11:41 AM 
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					Best Way to Introduce Teachings? 50- Daniel Van Orman
- March 7, 2019 at 3:04 PM 
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					After I Identify Pleasure As The Focus of Life, Which Pleasures Should I Pursue? (FAQ Entry Discussion)- Cassius
- October 16, 2025 at 10:27 AM 
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					What is the Best Source of Fragments of Epicurean Texts? 12- Cassius
- March 24, 2024 at 5:43 AM 
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					General Suggestion Thread for the FAQ 2- Cassius
- December 30, 2023 at 2:04 PM 
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					Glossary - What Is the Epicurean Definition of "Happiness?"- Cassius
- January 14, 2020 at 9:57 AM 
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					Adding a Glossary to the FAQ 3- Cassius
- January 14, 2020 at 8:17 AM 
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					Glossary - What is the Epicurean Definition of "Knowledge?"- Cassius
- January 14, 2020 at 8:15 AM 
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					Glossary - What is the Epicurean Definition of "Pleasure?" 125- Cassius
- January 14, 2020 at 8:03 AM 
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					What Practical Advice Can You Give To Someone Who Wants To Implement Epicurean Principles As Quickly As Possible? 3- Cassius
- March 1, 2019 at 10:37 AM 
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					What Are the Central Points of Epicurean Philosophy About How To Live (Ethics)?- Cassius
- December 9, 2018 at 10:49 AM 
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					What Are the Central Points of Epicurean Philosophy About The Science of Knowledge (the Canon of Truth)?- Cassius
- December 9, 2018 at 10:49 AM 
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					What Are The Central Points of Epicurean Philosophy About the Nature of the Universe (Physics)?- Cassius
- December 9, 2018 at 10:47 AM 
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					What did Epicurus say about the size of the sun and whether the Earth was round or flat? 4- Cassius
- November 24, 2018 at 3:03 PM 
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					What did Epicurus say about whether living happily requires a knowledge of physics, and the nature of the universe? 1- Cassius
- November 24, 2018 at 3:01 PM 
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					What did Epicurus say about the value of friendship?- Cassius
- November 24, 2018 at 2:57 PM 
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					What did Epicurus say about ambition, or about the desire to improve oneself? 1- Cassius
- November 24, 2018 at 2:56 PM 
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					What are the best places to start reading about Epicurus and Epicurean Philosophy?- Cassius
- November 24, 2018 at 8:32 AM 
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					What are the central differences that separate Epicurus from other philosophers on the nature of Truth?- Cassius
- November 24, 2018 at 8:32 AM 
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					What did Epicurus say about whether the universe had a beginning?- Cassius
- November 24, 2018 at 8:32 AM 
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					What Did Epicurus Say About Whether Humans Have A "Soul"?- Cassius
- November 24, 2018 at 8:31 AM 
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					What did Epicurus say about the relationship between "reason" and the senses?- Cassius
- November 24, 2018 at 8:31 AM 
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					What is the difference between Stoicism and Epicurean Philosophy?- Cassius
- November 24, 2018 at 8:30 AM 
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					What Did Epicurus Say About Marriage?- Cassius
- November 24, 2018 at 8:30 AM 
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					What Did Epicurus Say About Engagement With Society?- Cassius
- November 24, 2018 at 8:29 AM 
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					What Did Epicurus Say About "Free Will"?- Cassius
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					What Did Epicurus Say About "Gods?" Was Epicurus an "atheist?" 11- Cassius
- November 24, 2018 at 8:28 AM 
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					Was Epicurus a "dogmatist"?- Cassius
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					What Did Epicurus Say About The Relation Between "Reason" and "The Senses?"- Cassius
- November 24, 2018 at 8:27 AM 
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					Studies on Epicurus' Influence on Marx 14- Titus
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					The Nature of the Mind, the Spirit, and Death 1- Kalosyni
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					What Are Some Epicurean Tips to Deal With Anxiety Over Painful Scenarios? 4- SillyApe
- October 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM 
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					New Youtube Video - "Epicurus Responding to His Haters" - October 2025 4- Cassius
- October 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM 
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					Preparing A Public Domain Audio And Text Version Lucretius In Modern American English 4- Cassius
- October 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM 
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