Resources for Creating Epicurean Groups
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					Planning And Execution of A Local Group 17- Cassius
- January 8, 2018 at 6:58 AM 
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- February 26, 2021 at 10:05 PM 
 
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					DeWitt's "Organization And Procedure In Epicurean Groups" 7- Cassius
- March 19, 2019 at 8:39 AM 
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					Epicurean Group Cohesion - Comprehension and Implementation of the Philosophy- Kalosyni
- October 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM 
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					New "TWENTIERS" Website 48- Cassius
- May 27, 2024 at 3:25 PM 
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					Conveying Epicurean Philosophy Correctly and Clearly 1- Kalosyni
- July 2, 2025 at 1:09 PM 
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					Toronto Canada Meetup Group (Discussion on Implementation) 33- AxA
- February 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM 
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					Epicurean Philosophy Pub Club or Epicurean Philosophy Coffee Club 1- Kalosyni
- April 25, 2025 at 8:20 AM 
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					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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					The Purpose Behind Studying Epicurean Philosophy 3- Kalosyni
- February 14, 2025 at 8:35 AM 
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					Should Epicurean Philosophy Be Made More Accessible? 40- Kalosyni
- December 30, 2021 at 12:50 PM 
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					Thoughts and Discussion on Organizing Epicurean Community 38- Kalosyni
- September 15, 2022 at 7:31 PM 
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					Real-World "Retreats" From The Pressures of Civilization - Expatriate Destinations 6- Cassius
- August 25, 2022 at 8:27 AM 
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					"Epicurean Mission and Membership" - Very Interesting Article by MacGilivray On Ancient Epicurean Missionary Spirit 23- Cassius
- May 8, 2022 at 6:11 AM 
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					Talking About Epicurus With Someone Who Is A Stoic (Or Of Some Other Anti-Epicurean Philosophy) 16- Cassius
- April 8, 2018 at 8:49 PM 
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					A Post At Facebook Relevant to Activism And Living As An Epicurean 5- Cassius
- May 1, 2022 at 9:29 AM 
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					Toward a Future Kepos 2022 and Beyond 4- Kalosyni
- February 25, 2022 at 1:49 PM 
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					One way of Re-framing EP - expose the hidden context 7- Scott
- February 7, 2022 at 1:58 PM 
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					Talking About Epicurus With Someone Who Is Secular Humanist / Atheist 4- Cassius
- April 8, 2018 at 8:47 PM 
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					Opportunities for Activism And Collaboration Here At EpicureanFriends.com 33- Cassius
- April 2, 2020 at 9:59 AM 
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					Thoughts For An Online Discussion Format - Preparing An Outline in Real Time 3- Cassius
- February 5, 2021 at 9:23 AM 
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					Elemental Particles Are Atomistic But Successful Epicurean Living Requires Structure Based on Friendship- Cassius
- July 28, 2020 at 12:56 PM 
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					How Would You Answer Someone New Who Asked You: "What Is Epicurean Philosophy All About?" 4- Cassius
- September 1, 2019 at 8:08 AM 
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					Planning a Live Convention / Seminar In The United States- Cassius
- March 19, 2019 at 9:04 AM 
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					I Propose We Work Together To Develop a Meeting Plan / Curriculum For Local Groups 12- Cassius
- January 9, 2018 at 7:41 PM 
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					2000 Years of Pointing Out That They Are Not Reconcilable. Convinced Yet? 3- Cassius
- October 7, 2018 at 11:03 AM 
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					Talking About Epicurus With Someone Who Is Religious- Cassius
- April 8, 2018 at 8:38 PM 
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					Why Study Epicurus? / Why Attend A Local Epicurean Meeting?- Cassius
- January 8, 2018 at 5:38 PM 
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					Studies on Epicurus' Influence on Marx 14- Titus
- May 11, 2020 at 1:35 PM 
- Comparing Epicurus With Other Philosophers - General Discussion
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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 
- General Discussion of "On The Nature of Things"
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