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"When the Gospel of Minimalism Collides With Daily Life"

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"On Epicurean Extremes" Epicurean Philosophy is a subtle one. Its meant to be a guide to life, and since human existence is a really complex issue,…


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06/28/17 This is just a reminder that an "index" to major posts at the Epicurean Philosophy Facebook page is available here at the EF Wiki. Due to space and time constraints this list does not…


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Epicurean philosophy is best known for its advocacy of “Pleasure” as the guide to life. Epicurus taught that Nature…


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06/20/17 Peace and Safety For Your Twentieth of June: Haris Dimitriadis’ “Epicurus And the Pleasant Life”
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