Ethics - General Discussion
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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Major Observations and Conclusions of Epicurean Philosophy - An Outline
- Cassius
September 14, 2015 at 9:13 PM
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September 14, 2015 at 9:13 PM
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Maximum pleasure as absence of all pain: a philosophical question concerning neuroscientific and Epicurean outlook toward the feeling of pleasure 10
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January 20, 2024 at 4:26 AM
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Mental pleasure/pain more intense and longer lasting than physical pleasure/pain 33
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December 5, 2023 at 11:15 AM
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Multiple Components Comprise the Epicurean Life 30
- Kalosyni
October 21, 2021 at 7:59 PM
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My 2024 Resolution: Get A More Accurate Picture of Epicurean Pleasure To The World Rather Than "Tranquility" or "Live Unkown"(Comment on Irish Times Article) 15
- Cassius
January 1, 2024 at 7:03 AM
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My Best Summary As Of November 2018
- Cassius
November 2, 2018 at 7:01 AM
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November 2, 2018 at 7:01 AM
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Natural versus Unnatural 12
- Matt
December 30, 2020 at 8:54 AM
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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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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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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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On the associations between Virtue and Pleasure and my Epicurean Write up 1
- Eoghan Gardiner
March 27, 2018 at 4:43 AM
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On The Relationship of Eudaemonia And Pleasure
- Cassius
July 10, 2019 at 7:02 AM
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July 10, 2019 at 7:02 AM
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Pathe - Notes On Usage
- Cassius
June 8, 2015 at 11:35 AM
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Perspectives On "Proving" That Pleasure is "The Good" 209
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December 19, 2022 at 4:34 PM
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Pleasure vs pain - example and thoughts! 10
- ThinkingCat
May 20, 2023 at 4:02 AM
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Pleasure, Desire and Limits 36
- Godfrey
July 17, 2022 at 9:25 PM
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Practical Pleasure-Pain Perspectives: How Different is 99% Pleasure From 100% Pleasure? 13
- Cassius
October 5, 2023 at 12:06 PM
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Priorities: How To Rank "Pursuing Pleasure" vs. "Avoiding Pain" 2
- Cassius
February 4, 2019 at 5:10 PM
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Questions re Pleasure 2
- Matteng
November 9, 2024 at 5:35 AM
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Regarding categories | Will to Power: a natural or un-natural desire? 7
- shahabgh66
August 7, 2021 at 6:02 AM
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August 7, 2021 at 10:04 AM
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Ruminations on leading with “Pleasure and Pain as the Guide” v “The Goal is Pleasure” 4
- Godfrey
June 7, 2023 at 9:10 PM
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Scientific Support for Psychological Hedonism 19
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April 19, 2024 at 1:43 PM
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Sedley paper on Plato with interesting Epicurean implications 2
- Don
April 30, 2022 at 7:32 AM
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Social feelings/actions to not-friends(or strangers, animals) (Philantropy /compassion /sympathy / kindness / charity /) 4
- Matteng
May 17, 2023 at 4:50 AM
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Some Epicurean conclusions 7
- Stan85
May 19, 2018 at 7:23 PM
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Star Conclusions of Epicurean Theory 1
- Cassius
October 24, 2018 at 9:09 AM
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The Argument That the Good Of Animals is Not the Same As The Good of Human Beings
- Cassius
March 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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The Full Cup / Fullness of Pleasure Model
- Cassius
February 17, 2017 at 8:02 PM
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February 17, 2017 at 8:02 PM
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The Meaning of Eudaemonia - "Good Demon" 1
- Cassius
January 22, 2018 at 9:56 AM
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The Normal Curve of Pleasure 5
- kochiekoch
July 22, 2024 at 1:28 PM
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Immutability of Epicurean school in ancient times 11
- TauPhi
July 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM - Uncategorized Discussion (General)
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Recorded Statements of Metrodorus 11
- Cassius
July 28, 2025 at 7:44 AM - Hermarchus
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July 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Philodemus' "On Anger" - General - Texts and Resources 20
- Cassius
April 1, 2022 at 5:36 PM - Philodemus On Anger
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July 8, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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Mocking Epithets 3
- Bryan
July 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM - Comparing Epicurus With Other Philosophers - General Discussion
- Bryan
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