Creating Epicurean Groups

General discussion of ways and means (theory and practice) to implement Epicurean organizations, as well as discussion on strategies for starting a local group in your area (Meetup, Etc.), along with discussion of live local seminars and other meetings.

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  1. General Information And Discussion - Start Here
  2. Private Section - Includes Level 03 And Above Discussions and 20th Zoom Meeting
  3. The Lucretius Today Podcast and other Projects
  4. EpicureanFriends Zoom Meetings, Outreach, and Activism
  5. Physics - The Nature of the Universe
  6. Canonics - The Tests of Truth: The Five Senses, Anticipations, and Feelings of Pleasure and Pain
  7. Ethics - How to Live As An Epicurean
  8. Epicurean Historical Figures - Biographies of Epicureans from Epicurus To The Present
  9. Ancient Epicurean Texts (300 BC to 300 AD)
  10. Epicurean Books, Articles, and Videos (1500's - Present)
  11. Comparisons With Non-Epicurean Philosophies
  12. History, Locations, and Customs Relevant to Ancient Epicureans
  13. Epicurean Symbolism in Art, Music, Literature, and Poetry

    2. DeWitt's "Organization And Procedure In Epicurean Groups" 7

      • Cassius
      • March 19, 2019 at 8:39 AM
      • Cassius
      • March 25, 2019 at 3:13 PM
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    4. Cassius

      March 25, 2019 at 3:13 PM

    2. Planning And Execution of A Local Group 17

      • Cassius
      • January 8, 2018 at 6:58 AM
      • Cassius
      • February 26, 2021 at 10:05 PM
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    4. Don

      February 26, 2021 at 10:05 PM

    2. One way of Re-framing EP - expose the hidden context 7

      • Scott
      • February 7, 2022 at 1:58 PM
      • Scott
      • February 9, 2022 at 3:33 PM
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    4. Don

      February 9, 2022 at 3:33 PM

    2. Epicurean Philosophy Pub Club or Epicurean Philosophy Coffee Club 1

      • Kalosyni
      • April 25, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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    4. Pacatus

      April 25, 2025 at 12:20 PM

    2. Creating an In-person Group: "Introduction to Epicureanism: Through the Eyes of Lucretius"

      • Kalosyni
      • April 13, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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    2. The Purpose Behind Studying Epicurean Philosophy 3

      • Kalosyni
      • February 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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    4. Kalosyni

      February 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM

    2. Thoughts and Discussion on Organizing Epicurean Community 38

      • Kalosyni
      • September 15, 2022 at 7:31 PM
      • Kalosyni
      • February 7, 2024 at 10:38 PM
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    4. DavidN

      February 7, 2024 at 10:38 PM

    2. Toward a Future Kepos 2022 and Beyond 4

      • Kalosyni
      • February 25, 2022 at 7:32 PM
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    4. Cassius

      February 25, 2022 at 7:32 PM

    2. Should Epicurean Philosophy Be Made More Accessible? 40

      • Kalosyni
      • December 30, 2021 at 12:50 PM
      • Kalosyni
      • April 30, 2024 at 2:52 PM
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    4. Eikadistes

      April 30, 2024 at 2:52 PM

    2. New "TWENTIERS" Website 38

      • Cassius
      • April 3, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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    4. Eikadistes

      April 3, 2025 at 12:21 PM

    2. Real-World "Retreats" From The Pressures of Civilization - Expatriate Destinations 6

      • Cassius
      • August 25, 2022 at 8:27 AM
      • Cassius
      • August 30, 2022 at 8:41 AM
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    4. Eikadistes

      August 30, 2022 at 8:41 AM

    2. "Epicurean Mission and Membership" - Very Interesting Article by MacGilivray On Ancient Epicurean Missionary Spirit 23

      • Cassius
      • May 12, 2022 at 3:54 PM
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    4. Cassius

      May 12, 2022 at 3:54 PM

    2. A Post At Facebook Relevant to Activism And Living As An Epicurean 5

      • Cassius
      • May 2, 2022 at 1:48 PM
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    4. Pacatus

      May 2, 2022 at 1:48 PM

    2. Thoughts For An Online Discussion Format - Preparing An Outline in Real Time 3

      • Cassius
      • February 5, 2021 at 9:23 AM
      • Cassius
      • February 5, 2021 at 4:09 PM
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    4. Cassius

      February 5, 2021 at 4:09 PM

    2. Elemental Particles Are Atomistic But Successful Epicurean Living Requires Structure Based on Friendship

      • Cassius
      • July 28, 2020 at 12:56 PM
      • Cassius
      • July 28, 2020 at 12:56 PM
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    2. Opportunities for Activism And Collaboration Here At EpicureanFriends.com 33

      • Cassius
      • August 25, 2021 at 12:16 AM
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    4. Kalosyni

      August 25, 2021 at 12:16 AM

    2. Planning a Live Convention / Seminar In The United States

      • Cassius
      • March 19, 2019 at 9:04 AM
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      • March 19, 2019 at 9:04 AM
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    2. 2000 Years of Pointing Out That They Are Not Reconcilable. Convinced Yet? 3

      • Cassius
      • October 7, 2018 at 11:03 AM
      • Cassius
      • October 9, 2018 at 8:38 AM
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    4. Hiram

      October 9, 2018 at 8:38 AM

    2. Talking About Epicurus With Someone Who Is A Stoic (Or Of Some Other Anti-Epicurean Philosophy) 16

      • Cassius
      • May 5, 2022 at 5:54 AM
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    4. Don

      May 5, 2022 at 5:54 AM

    2. Talking About Epicurus With Someone Who Is Secular Humanist / Atheist 4

      • Cassius
      • October 5, 2021 at 5:57 AM
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    4. Cassius

      October 5, 2021 at 5:57 AM

    2. Talking About Epicurus With Someone Who Is Religious

      • Cassius
      • April 8, 2018 at 8:38 PM
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    2. I Propose We Work Together To Develop a Meeting Plan / Curriculum For Local Groups 12

      • Cassius
      • January 9, 2018 at 7:41 PM
      • Cassius
      • December 14, 2018 at 10:17 PM
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    4. Elayne

      December 14, 2018 at 10:17 PM

    2. Why Study Epicurus? / Why Attend A Local Epicurean Meeting?

      • Cassius
      • January 8, 2018 at 5:38 PM
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    2. Toronto Canada Meetup Group (Discussion on Implementation) 33

      • AxA
      • February 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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      • April 28, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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    2. The “Absence of Pain” Problem 11

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      • April 29, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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    4. Al-Hakiim von Grof

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    2. Epicurean Philosophy In Relation To Gulags and the Rack 3

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    2. Epicurean philosophy skewing toward elements of Stoicism in the time of Lucretius?? 9

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    2. Preconceptions and PD24 42

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    2. The Use of Negation in Epicurean Philosophy Concepts 47

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