Author: Cassius Amicus
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When Only The Best Is Good Enough, You Must Look For A Goal That Has A Limit
These are several key texts that, in comparison with it, help explain the context of PD3. I hope to improve this with better graphics and come up with many...
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A “Full Tank” Analogy for Principal Doctrine 3
Today I composed a new graphic to illustrate my view of PD3. It’s a total shame that this has been reduced to “what’s good is easy to get” in the...
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In Memory of Amrinder Singh: “Non fui, fui, non sum, non curo.”
I just received a message from a relative of Amrinder Singh, a former member of Epicureanfriends.com, who died in an airplane crash two years ago. The relative gave me Amrinder’s...
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Happy Twentieth of January, 2019!
Happy Twentieth of January 2019! For this 20th I would like to remind friends of Epicurus of the Greek tradition of considering Epicurus and Epicureans as“Phaeacian.” This label may not...
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Happy New Year 2019!
Thanks to all who have read our posts in 2018. Let’s make 2019 the best ever for Epicurean philosophy! Join us for discussion and the latest for Epicurean projects at...
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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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After Religion and Death, The Third Greatest Threat To Happiness As The Highest Goal of Life
Suppose for a moment that you were asked this question: “What did Epicurus consider to be the most compelling arguments against setting ‘pleasure’ as the highest goal of life –...
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Happy Twentieth of December! – Merry Epicurean 25th!
Happy Twentieth of December! This is a time of year that can bring great happiness or great sadness, depending on one’s circumstances. Just like last year, I want to create...
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Happy Twentieth of November! My Latest Outline of Fundamentals
Happy Twentieth of November! Over the last month I have spent a considerable amount of time refining what I think is my most best summary of the fundamentals of Epicurean...