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How to be an Epicurean - Catherine Wilson

Catherine Wilson tends to represent her own political views as those of Epicurus, and so her books must be read very carefully. Nevertheless her material is significantly better than many other current commentators because she does not overstress "tranquility." She is very active currently so this subforum is dedicated to her work.

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    1. Catherine Wilson's List of Wrongs (From How To Be An Epicurean) 7

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    1. Latest Catherine Wilson Article: "Why Epicureanism, Not Stoicism, Is the Philosophy We Need Now" 9

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    1. Catherine Wilson's January 2021 article: "Why Epicureanism, Not Stoicism, Is The Philosophy We Need Now" 40

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    1. Catherine Wilson Interviewed By Robert Wright

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    1. Wilson (Catherine) - "How To Be An Epicurean" 41

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    1. Outlining Catherin Wilson's "How To Be An Epicurean" - A Blank Form

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    1. Wilson (Catherine), Epicureanism at the Origins of Modernity 2

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    1. Responding To Catherine Wilson's Chart Comparing Epicurus To The Stoics

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  1. The Role Of Vortices (The Vortex) In The Creation Of Worlds - Part of the Epicurean Alternative To Intelligent Design

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  9. Under What Circumstances, If Any, Would An Epicurean Choose A Course That Produced (For Example) 98% Pleasure And 2% Pain Over A Course That Was 100% Pleasure and 0% Pain?

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