Author: Cassius Amicus
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Should “Lady Justice” Be Blindfolded?
Wikipedia reports that use of a “blindfold” on symbols of “Lady Justice” is a modern innovation: Since the 15th century, Lady Justice has often been depicted wearing a blindfold. The...
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Happy Twentieth of June!
Peace and Safety to the Epicureans of today, no matter where you might be! Wow, I have been busy lately, and I was out of town yesterday, so I have...
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For “Father’s Day” in the U.S.: “You, Father, found the truth….” and saved us from folly.
O glory of the Greeks, the first to raise the shining light out of tremendous dark, illumining the blessings of our life. You are the one I follow; in your...
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“Against The Vulcans”
The thoughts in this post will no doubt need review and revision, but I think they are significant enough to post. I am going to deal here not so much...
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Do Harpsichords Go Sledding In the Snow For Fun?
Man’s fate is like that of the animals; the same fate awaits them both: As one dies, so dies the other. All have the same breath; man has no advantage...
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“I was afraid before; I’m Not Afraid Anymore… Do You Know What That’s Worth?” Was that Lucretius, or ….. Belinda Carlisle?
Continuing with a second post with a musical theme, here’s a video with lyrics that always impressed me, even before I started my study of Epicurus. “… Do you know...
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A Song By A Fan of Epicurus – “Letter to Menoeceus”
It always give me a great pleasure when a reader of this blog contacts me about Epicurus for the first time. I take special pleasure in hearing from those who...
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An Uplifting Passage To Start The Week
WHOSE genius is powerful enough to frame a poem worthy of the grandeur of the Nature of Things — and of Epicurus’ discoveries? WHO is so great a master of...
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St. Paul vs. Epicurus
Norman DeWitt, who is in my opinion the author of the best book on Epicurus written since the ancient world, also wrote a second book: “St. Paul and Epicurus” (“SPAE”). ...
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Peace and Safety For Your Twentieth of May!
Peace and Safety to the Epicureans of today, no matter where you might be! I have been thinking a lot lately about how important it is not to waste time,...