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In this section we discuss Epicurean Ethics and how to live as an Epicurean in a world where there are no supernatural gods and no life after death.

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    2. How To Turn Epicurean Philosophy On Its Head As Quickly As Possible - A Quick Comment on Mark 12 3

      • Cassius
      • December 21, 2018 at 8:58 AM
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      • December 21, 2018 at 3:22 PM
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      December 21, 2018 at 3:22 PM

    2. "Objective Morality" 3

      • Hiram
      • December 26, 2018 at 11:51 AM
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      • December 26, 2018 at 5:52 PM
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      December 26, 2018 at 5:52 PM

    2. After Religion and Death, The Third Greatest Threat To Happiness As The Highest Goal of Life 5

      • Cassius
      • December 27, 2018 at 4:33 PM
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      • December 28, 2018 at 10:42 AM
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      December 28, 2018 at 10:42 AM

    2. Why was Epicurus condemned to the sixth circle of hell in Dante's Divine Comedy? 3

      • Hiram
      • January 7, 2019 at 10:55 AM
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      • January 7, 2019 at 11:51 AM
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      January 7, 2019 at 11:51 AM

    2. A Place to Start

      • Cassius
      • January 21, 2019 at 4:41 PM
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      • January 21, 2019 at 4:41 PM
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    2. Valueless Virtue in Modern Stoicism 16

      • Matt
      • January 10, 2019 at 8:48 AM
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      • January 22, 2019 at 6:28 PM
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    4. Condorcet

      January 22, 2019 at 6:28 PM

    2. We are All Born Hedonists 1

      • Hiram
      • January 27, 2019 at 11:39 AM
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      • January 27, 2019 at 12:01 PM
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      January 27, 2019 at 12:01 PM

    2. Epicurean virtues listed by importance 8

      • godek
      • January 28, 2019 at 8:45 PM
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      • February 1, 2019 at 7:47 AM
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    4. Cassius

      February 1, 2019 at 7:47 AM

    2. Nietzsche Channeling Epicurus "Never Losing One's Own Way," and How To Proceed With Philosophical Therapy 3

      • Cassius
      • December 23, 2018 at 10:13 AM
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      • February 1, 2019 at 10:27 AM
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      February 1, 2019 at 10:27 AM

    2. Episode 208: Epicurus on Seeking Pleasure (Part Two) 1

      • Hiram
      • February 4, 2019 at 3:12 PM
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      • February 5, 2019 at 7:04 AM
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      February 5, 2019 at 7:04 AM

    2. An Epicurean "Sanity Check" 14

      • Cassius
      • February 2, 2019 at 11:55 PM
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      • February 5, 2019 at 8:20 AM
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    4. Cassius

      February 5, 2019 at 8:20 AM

    2. Priorities: How To Rank "Pursuing Pleasure" vs. "Avoiding Pain" 2

      • Cassius
      • February 4, 2019 at 5:10 PM
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      • February 5, 2019 at 5:18 PM
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    4. Cassius

      February 5, 2019 at 5:18 PM

    2. Understanding of good vs. bad desires? 1

      • Hiram
      • February 13, 2019 at 6:54 AM
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      • February 13, 2019 at 9:09 AM
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      February 13, 2019 at 9:09 AM

    2. ‪Could #Epicurus save us?‬ ‪A #philosophy of #pleasure could cure our modern ills 1

      • Hiram
      • March 5, 2019 at 5:06 PM
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      • March 5, 2019 at 5:59 PM
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      March 5, 2019 at 5:59 PM

    2. Epicureanism Vs Asceticism 8

      • Hiram
      • March 12, 2019 at 9:44 AM
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      • March 14, 2019 at 1:37 PM
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      March 14, 2019 at 1:37 PM

    2. On The Relationship of Eudaemonia And Pleasure

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      • July 10, 2019 at 7:02 AM
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    2. Empathy vs pleasure 1

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      • May 24, 2020 at 2:27 PM
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    2. On "Desires" And Their Relationship To Pleasure 30

      • Godfrey
      • September 10, 2020 at 2:53 PM
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      • September 12, 2020 at 7:44 PM
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      September 12, 2020 at 7:44 PM

    2. From Elli: ""And the pleasure which we daily feel in all these things helps us to banish any sorrow." - Pericles the Athenian.

      • Cassius
      • January 6, 2021 at 10:27 AM
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    2. Natural versus Unnatural 12

      • Matt
      • December 30, 2020 at 8:54 AM
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    4. Cassius

      January 10, 2021 at 12:33 PM

    2. Wanting vs Liking

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      • January 24, 2021 at 9:05 AM
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    2. Inferential Foundations of Epicurean Ethics by David Sedley 1

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      • June 3, 2021 at 4:47 PM
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    2. Epicurus On Money, And A Connection With Limits Referenced By A Modern Philosopher 2

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      • June 11, 2021 at 9:42 AM
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    2. New Book by Erler (Würzburg Center): "Epicurus: An Introduction to His Practical Ethics and Politics" 2

      • Titus
      • June 24, 2021 at 3:39 PM
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    2. Would There Be Benefit In Adapting the "Benjamin Franklin Journaling Model" To Our Discussion of Practical Exercises? 16

      • Cassius
      • July 12, 2021 at 12:26 PM
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    2. Regarding categories | Will to Power: a natural or un-natural desire? 7

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      • August 7, 2021 at 10:04 AM
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    4. Cassius

      August 7, 2021 at 10:04 AM

    2. To What Extent Is This Consistent With Epicurean Ethics: "Life is Short - Life Passionately"

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      • October 6, 2021 at 4:08 PM
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    2. Things that happen after we die 7

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      • February 4, 2022 at 6:29 AM
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    2. As to the Term "Hedonic Calculus" or the "Calculus of Advantage" 22

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      • February 27, 2022 at 7:26 AM
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    2. Identifying And Dealing With Significant Error / Mistakes in Ourselves (and Others)

      • Cassius
      • April 21, 2022 at 9:38 AM
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    2. Does The Wise Man Groan and Cry Out When On The Rack / Under Torture / In Extreme Pain? 14

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    2. New Translation of Epicurus' Works 1

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    2. Epicurean Emporium 9

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    2. The Religion of Nature - as supported by Lucretius' De Rerum Natura 2

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