Posts by Raphael Raul

I have been reading and recommend "On Epicurus" by Norman Lillegard which clearly breaks down all the fundamentals of Epicurean philosophy. And have been reading "The Pocket Epicurean" which is a short and well written guide to Epicurean ideas.

Thanks to everyone who attended the online meeting last night.
For me, it was wonderful to be in the presence of lovers of philosophy and particularly students of what I describe as the logical, practical, and pleasurable philosophy that a man named Epicurus remarkably developed more than 23 centuries ago, for us to guide our lives, to be pleasant and filled with the guiltless pleasures of the mind, and the body. ..Special thanks to Kalosyni for organizing the meeting and posing an interesting question for us to ponder.
....I would love to attend this Wednesday's study session, but I have an art class to instruct on Wednesday evenings.

Hello, members of Epicurean Freinds. My name is Raphael-Raúl, and I have been a member of Epicurean Friends for about a month now. I have been studying philosophy in general since I was about 19, sixty-something years ago. I have been reading Epicurean philosophy on my own, on and off, for about twenty years. After studying many philosophies over decades, I found that Epicurean philosophy was the one that most strongly resonated with my way of life as an artist, and how I have approached my life. Searching for freedom, especially freedom from the mob that is society in general, Independent self-sufficiency, the seeking of intellectual and artistic pleasure, and those of the body and heart, when not enslaving and disturbing, has been my approach to living. Epicurean philosophy, especially in the last two years through much reading, has again reaffirmed my instincts towards how I want and have lived my life. I seek a deeper understanding of this most logical, practical, and pleasurable way to live by discussing it with other Epicureans.

Hello, Kalosyni, and members of Epicurean Freinds. My name is Raphael-Raúl, and I have been a member of Epicurean Friends for about a month now. I have been studying philosophy in general since I was about 19 years of age, sixty-something years ago. I have been reading Epicurean philosophy on my own, on and off, for about twenty years. After studying many philosophies over decades, I found that Epicurean philosophy was the one that most strongly resonated with my way of life as an artist, and how I have approached my life. Searching for freedom, especially freedom from the mob that is society in general, Independent self-sufficiency, the seeking of intellectual and artistic pleasure, and those of the body and heart, when not enslaving and disturbing, has been my approach to living. Epicurean philosophy, especially in the last two years through much reading, has again reaffirmed my own instincts towards how I want and have lived my life. I seek a deeper understanding of this most logical, practical, and pleasurable way to live by discussing it with other Epicureans.
...I want to attend the first Monday meeting today, January 1st, 2024.
Please let me know how to attend. I assume I will receive a link by email for the Zoom meeting today at 8 pm.

Discussion on Ataraxia: freedom from anxiety.
...What is it?...How can we attain it in a world mad with chaos and conflict?

In a society filled with a barrage of messages through all sorts of media communicating all the world's strife,

conflicts and wars, how can we let go of this relentless confusion and find peace of mind and tranquility?

Thank you Pacatus, I am looking forward to sharing ideas about this brilliant practical life philosophy that I discovered resonated with how I already was living as an artist and human being on this earth.

Cassius, thanks for helping me with the technical glitch with password and logging in.
Hopefully, it will work the next time I log in. You never know with computers.

I also posted the philosophical art poster I created, with an Epicurean thought, I mentioned before.

Thank you, Don!

Thank you, Martin, and looking forward to it.

Thank you Kalosyni, I am looking forward to learning more,
and sharing what I have learned about applying Epicurean philosophy in my life.

Hello, I just joined the forum and look forward to sharing ideas about Epicurean philosophy,

which I have been studying on and off for years. I have much more to learn and absorb about this beautiful guide to living.
I am an artist and create, at times, philosophical art posters.

I'll post one on the site relevant to our times with an Epicurean thought.

Hello Epicurean friends, I just joined the Forum, and I am looking forward to sharing ideas

of this beautiful Epicurean philosophy that helps to guide our lives.

Raphael-Raúl