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    1. The Anti-Social Contract, an elaboration and advice on living unknown for introverted Epicureans 4

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    1. Peter Abelard and Reconciling Epicurean Philosophy with Christianity through Dialogue 22

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      • Comparing Epicurus With Other Philosophers - General Discussion
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    1. "Epicurus at Leontium" - Ludwig Gottlieb Portman, c. 1802-1803 4

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      • Epicurean Art After Classical Antiquity
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    1. Sade's Lucretian Poem - "La Vérité" (The Truth), Translated w/ Article Attached 2

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    1. Zanker (Paul) - "The Mask of Socrates" - Section from Chapter 3, "The 'Throne' of Epicurus" 1

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    1. My Epicurean Blog - The Weekly Epicurean 1

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    1. "D'Argens 'Sacrifices' Le Mettrie" - A posthumous attack on La Mettrie's Epicureanism 3

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    1. Collection of French Academic Articles detailing the significance & Influence of Epicurean Philosophy in the Enlightenment 1

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    1. (Diderot) Denis - "Epicureism, or Epicurism", Vol. 5 of The Encyclopedia 5

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    1. Cross (Gary W.) - "Exploring the Way of Epicurus: His Destination, Directions and Strategies" 1

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    1. The Epicurean Guidebook (Outline) - A project by Gardner and I 1

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    1. Consequentialism & Moral Relativism within the context of Pleasure-filled Philosophy 27

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    1. "The Story of Civilizations" Vol. II - "The Life of Greece" (1939), Chapter XXIX "The Surrender of Philosophy" II. The Epicurean Escape - Will Durant (A Cautionary Tale) 2

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    1. Charles' Glossary and Translations of Obscure Epicurean Books 18

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