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New Graphics: Are You On Team Epicurus? | Comparison Chart: Epicurus vs. Other Philosophies 

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    1. More on "Simple Pleasures" 3

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      • January 15, 2018 at 8:33 PM
      • Virtue Is Not Absolute Or An End In Itself - All Good And Evil Consists In Sensation
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    1. A Debate About Hedonism

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      • Ethics - General Discussion
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    1. Weekly Discussion Of Epicurean Texts 5

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      • January 13, 2018 at 11:41 AM
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    1. Welcome Lawrence! 1

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    1. Jefferson: To Modern Deep Thinkers Who Use My Name Without Knowing My Philosophy

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    1. Calendar Event for Epicurus' Birthday Created

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    1. Welcome Geoff

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    1. "BOOKMARK" Feature now added to website 3

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      • News And Forum Updates
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    1. An Exchange On The Issue of How Much Pain To Accept 1

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      • January 10, 2018 at 7:11 PM
      • Ethics - General Discussion
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    1. Plato, Aristotle, Socrates: Morons? (A Meme With A Bite) 3

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    1. I Propose We Work Together To Develop a Meeting Plan / Curriculum For Local Groups 12

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      • January 9, 2018 at 7:41 PM
      • Resources for Creating Epicurean Groups
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    1. Welcome Nate Bartman!

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

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    1. Welcome Martin! 2

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    1. Planning And Execution of A Local Group 17

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    1. Welcome JAWS!

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      • January 7, 2018 at 7:50 PM
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    1. Memes / Graphics for Sharing on Facebook/Twitter Etc. 2

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    1. My Epicurean plans for 2018 10

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    1. An Exchange on Dealing With Anxiety 2

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    1. Comments on "What Epicurus Can Teach Us About Freedom and Happiness"

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      • January 7, 2018 at 7:19 AM
      • The Term "Pleasure" Means The Same As "Absence of Pain," And Includes All Experience Which Is Not Painful Not Painful
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    1. What Do You Think Should Be The Default Theme For The Forum? 3

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    1. Welcome Maciej! 1

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