Here is a draft synthesis of what you will find in much greater detail in the references listed above:
Welcome Thomas Karion!
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Thanks, Cassius. I’ve found the answer to my question. If I don’t feel pleasure, it’s indeed because I’m experiencing suffering, however slight it may be. I don’t have any other questions for now, but I won’t hesitate to post here as soon as I do. I think that’s actually one of the key points of Epicurus’s philosophy. Many people think they’re in a neutral state when in fact they’re experiencing suffering without realizing it, however slight it may be. But that’s another topic we may have the chance to discuss. In any case, I’ve found the answer to my question, and I thank you for your comment 🙂
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Here is a draft synthesis of what you will find in much greater detail in the references listed above:
https://www.epicureanfriends.com/wcf/faq-questi…as-of-10-29-26/
Thanks, Cassius, for the FAQ. I'm going to play tennis, but I can't wait to read it as soon as I get back!
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If I don’t feel pleasure, it’s indeed because I’m experiencing suffering, however slight it may be.
I think that's true. Whether this is clear to people will probably depend on how they view the meaning of "pleasure," and someone new to the philosophy not realize that there is a question as to the meaning of the word.
