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(Quote from Cassius) Thank you!

(Quote from Don) The problem here, Don, is that there is no "one" – no generalized person. There is me, and you, as we try to apply Epicurean teachings to better our lives – not in adherence to some exogenous “truth” (no matter wherefrom derived) whether it is personally helpful or not. So, yes, it’s possible (maybe probable) that I don’t measure up to some criteria required to be a “True Epicurean™” in someone’s eyes, or some "authoritative" version. Okay. Not a problem for me. I really don’t t…

(Quote from Don) And if we could stop there, we’d be in perfect agreement. But – 😉 (Quote from Don) Do you have an “acceptable” list? (Otherwise, why would you ask?) And why should I accept (in toto) whatever list you (or anyone else) might have? That whole “TM” thing comes out of engagement with Christians (when I thought of myself as a Christian) who claimed that – because there were certain tenets of theirs that I did not accept – I really could not be a “True Christian™” (the “TM” was not, o…

I confess that any perceived hint of defining a “party line” that I must, no matter what, affirm or adhere to in order to be a “True™” anything triggers a visceral unease in me – based on my own history. It’s probably part of my reactive survival system, that I am unlikely to jettison any time soon (and not sure I should). [And that “TM” isn’t really intended as snark – just a shorthand means of emphasis on the point; and I did not intend any offense by its use.] That does not mean that the othe…

(Quote from Cassius) Me too! And I'll check that thread out.

Don You and I seem so much alike. I took no personal offense, nor did I think you intended any. My “Do you have a list?” was also intended rhetorically. The cold written word often has a hard time communicating such nuances. I suspect that if we were sitting together at a table (over pints of beer or a bottle – or two – of wine) it would be easier, and likely we’d have a lot of laughter to go with the arguments. 😊 And there’s no question that each time we would part friends (nor that we will do…

Cassius: I want to just note that, in that thread, I found Elayne's understanding of prolepsis as "pattern recognition" (as an innate human function) to really clarify that for me. When I get a chance, I will update my "Epicurean Outline" thingy to reflect that.