Category: Introductory Material
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Epicurus Answers Four of The Great Questions of Human Life
Several conversations lately have led me to want to produce a new article on what I would contend are some of the most important take-aways from the teachings of Epicurus....
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Three Documented Examples Where Students of Epicurus Diverged From Their Teacher.
I am aware of three instances documented in the core ancient texts where the students of Epicurus divereged from his teachings. These three issues, along with the documentation, are as...
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My Best Summary As Of November 2018
After almost ten years of dedicated study of Epicurean philosophy, the best summary of the most important points I can produce is: 1 – There are no supernatural gods. 2...
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A Five Star Presentation of Epicurean Philosophy
I think it’s important that we begin to present Epicurean philosophy through podcasts and other audio-video means, so as a test I put together this basic presentation. I haven’t edited...
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Star Conclusions of Epicurus
The usefulness of every bullet-point list has to be judged by its context and its target. The 40 Authorized Doctrines, for example, were clearly compiled for people who had a...
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A Brief Synopsis Of Thoughts On Epicurean Pleasure
After a series of good discussions like we have had recently, I like to drop back and consider a high-level big picture Epicurean viewpoint. Here is my latest effort; I...
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Handout – “Major Characteristics of the Epicurean View of Life”
I previously posted the video version of this list, and tonight I prepared the list in handout form to add to the EpicureanFriends File database. Please click on the link...
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New Handout – Applications of the Fundamentals of Nature.
Click here for handout two in a series: Applications of the Fundamental of Nature. This handout summarizes major applications of the Fundamentals of Nature. Please make suggestions for changes or corrections to...
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Another Important Step Toward Correcting the Record On Epicurus and Living A Better Life Today – Haris Dimitriadis’ Epicurus and the Pleasant Life.
Another Important Step Toward Correcting the Record On Epicurus and Living A Better Life Today – Haris Dimitriadis’ Epicurus and the Pleasant Life. By Cassius Amicuson July 6, 2017 July 6, 2017...
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“When the Gospel of Minimalism Collides With Daily Life”
Not often am I able to quote from the New York Times, but’s here’s a good article in reminder of VS63. “There is also a limit in simple living, and...