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Genetics and Bioethics - A Philosophical Approach - By Christois Yapijakis Christos Yapijakis recently presented a seminar on Genetics and Bioethics about 10 days ago at the University of Cyprus…

Positive Mental Health And Well-Being - Epicurus's Use Of The Greek Word "EUDAEMONIA" Hi to all the epicurean friends , To a Greek website called as "psychology now. gr" I found an interesting…

“Online Communication With Cassius” For the 6th Panhellenic Symposium of Epicurean Philosophy that was held by the Epicurean Gardens of Athens and Thessaloniki, February 2018 1. (OPENING -…

"The Canon of Epicurus In Everyday Life" The purpose of this proposition is a brief introduction to the Canon of Epicurus that will help us to use it in our everyday life. There are, of course,…

Epicurean Philosophy or Epicureanism? Ina recent conversation to the Garden of Thessaloniki, a question was raisedwhether the Epicureans could participate as a party to the political scene ofthe…

This entry has been superseded. Please read the current version here [URL:https://www.epicureanfriends.com/wcf/article/11-on-pain-pleasure-and-happiness/]. This is a draft article, and end notes…

JC: Hi Cassius. I'm sorry to badger you about this again, but I'm still trying to get my head around the pleasure principle. From my reading, all scholars agree that Epicurus divides pleasure into…

Below is the Wikipedia introduction to Epicurus as of 02/06/20. I will highlight in red, and add a footnote to each statement which I contend is in serious need of correction or amplification. […]…

Friends, recent discussions have prompted me to finally get around to clarifying my own take on Epicurean Philosophy, which I have named "Hedonic Pragmatics"-- a new philosophy that is still closely…

This entry has been superseded. Please read the current version here [URL:https://www.epicureanfriends.com/wcf/article/5-interview-with-dr-emily-austin-living-for-pleasure/]. In Episodes 156 and 157,…