Author: Cassius Amicus
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An Exercise in Epicurean Rules of Evidence: Authorized Doctrine 24
“The wise man does not hesitate to hold as true that which is established by the evidence within his reach, nor does he ever hold as true that which is...
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In Memory of the Great Classical Translator of Lucretius: Hugh Andrew Johnstone Munro
In preparing the last post, I came across this interesting information about the author of what is in my view the best translation of Lucretius’ De Rerum Natura. I had...
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A Useful Recent Translation of Lucretius’ “On The Nature of Things”
Until today I was unaware of a 2010 edition of On The Nature of Things produced by Ian Johnston and available at the website linked here. That site states: “Ian...
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What Would You Like Inscribed On Your Ring?
The topic of memorable rings has come to my attention today, and that reminds me to discuss another aspect of Epicureanism: the use of images of Epicurus and Epicurean inscriptions...
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Mysticism, The Gods, And the Epicurean Rules of Evidence
I was asked this weekend in a private email about the extent that Epicureanism could be thought of as having a “mystic” element. There are several citations in Norman DeWitt’s...
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Suggestions On Being “Well-Constituted”
The Inscription from Oenoanda by Diogenes, which is the focus of this excellent and highly-recommend web site, begins with two prominent references to the interesting term “well-constituted”: (1) “Having already...
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A Few Comments On An Excellent Introductory Article
One of the best articles available for explaining the basics of Epicurean philosophy is the introduction to the book “The Epicurus Reader – Selected Writings and Testimonia, by D.S. Hutchinson. ...
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“How To Be Dead And Not Care”
Authorized Doctrine 2 contains one of the most famous sayings of all Epicureanism (“Death is nothing to us“) but its meaning is frequently misunderstood. Whether wielded maliciously by an enemy...
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How To Live Like An Epicurean: The Example of Titus Pomponius Atticus
The question frequently arises, “How should one live today as an Epicurean?” Under the theory that there is really nothing new under the sun, among the best ways of answering...
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“Failure of Nerve?” Or “Failure to Pay Attention?”
I have a standing rule for my blog that I will not devote more space than absolutely necessary to discussing Ayn Rand and Objectivism. That is not to say that...