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    2. First-Beginnings in Lucretius Compared to Buddhist Dependent Origination 1

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    2. Episode 318 - TD44 - In the End It Is Pleasure - Not Virtue - That Gives Meaning To A Happy Life 2

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    2. Would Epicurus approve of Biblical or Quranic studies in order to confident in disproving it? 3

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    2. Inferential Foundations of Epicurean Ethics - Article By David Sedley 11

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    2. "The Summum Bonum Fallacy" - General Discussion of DeWitt's Article 2

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    2. Fourth Sunday Zoom - Jan. 25, 2026 - Epicurean Philosophy Discussion Via Zoom - Agenda 5

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    2. The "Suggested Further Reading" in "Living for Pleasure" 8

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    2. Video on "Confidence" 2

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    2. A Special Birthday Greeting To James!

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    2. When Epicurus says that death is the end of sensation, does "end of sensation" in and of itself mean that consciousness ends at death? 8

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    2. Episode 317 - TD43 - The Epicurean "System Of Counterbalancing" In Pursuit Of Pleasure 6

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    2. Sunday january 18 Zoom Meeting - Lucretius Book Review - Book One Line 136 1

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    2. Exposition therapy,Courage and when choosing Pain 2

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    2. Roman Felicitas And Its Relevance to "Happiness" 1

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    2. Exercise for the happiness of the modern soul

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    2. Episode 316 - TD43 - "Happiness Is The Goal Of Life - A Life of Happiness Is A Life Of Pleasure" (Sixth Year Podcast Anniversary) 3

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    2. Sunday, January 11, 2026 - Zoom Meeting - 12:30 PM - Topic: Lucretius Book Review - Book One Starting Line 127 1

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    2. Updating Of EpicurusToday.com 8

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