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Kalosyni
August 13, 2026 at 7:54 AM Replied to the thread The Completeness (or Fullness) of Pleasure.PostWe had a very good discussion in last night's Zoom on this topic - "completeness of pleasure". It would be great if Bryan Martin Godfrey kochiekoch Cassius could add important comments that were said during last night, to this thread.… -
Robert
Reaction (Post)August 12, 2026 at 10:03 PM I added this to the second image: "What is pleasurable is defined as any feeling which is free from pain, since through philosophical reasoning we come to see that there is no neutral feeling state that exists. Types of pleasure range from removal of… -
Robert
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Robert
Reaction (Post)August 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM […]
I don't entirely agree with your comment, i think Epicurus did care about the polis to some extent, even if it carried obligations, Epicurus did say we should enter politics in emergencies for example. He's largely against aiming for political power,… -
Robert
Reaction (Post)August 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM Epicurus is frequently criticized because he allegedly advised against political engagement.
But he teached against unnecessary desires like fame not to engage for better circumstances.
Epicureans engage in politics when necessary. Why should one engage… -
Robert
August 12, 2026 at 9:59 PM Replied to the thread Desires necessary for Happiness..Post[…]
Thanks, Matteng . I appreciate your perspective on this. Perhaps it's also worth taking into account the political environment of his time.
This is a bit tangential, but my understanding is that, for several centuries after the fall of Mycenae,…
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