[ ... ] that some of the Epicurean ideals makes him choose it. People choose it if they see this system of thought as reasonable and valid. This really ... more
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"It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows" or some Wisdom of the Ancients
@ 2013-02-10 – 15:02:10
[ ... ] He was an Epicurean. As we speak cruel time is fleeing. Seize the day, believing as little as possible in the morrow." - Quintus ... more -
What benefits are there in being an Epicurean?
@ 2013-02-07 – 14:04:36
The older I get the more I value the Epicurean ideals of moderation and controlling one’s needs and wants to achieve a better life. However, lately I … more -
Can philosophy replace religions as a source of moral guidance?
@ 2012-02-12 – 15:46:01
[ ... ] (the 5th Epicurean Principal Doctrine) Religions were created to fill an existing vacuum in the minds of the people. All principal world ... more -
Why did Musonius Rufus want all to practice philosophy?
@ 2010-11-03 – 23:02:59
[ ... ] elements from Epicurean and Stoic thinking. They simply were at the time of birth of Christianity much more advanced and polished than this then ... more -
Why does Epicurus still feel so current?
@ 2009-08-23 – 21:24:08
We have finally reached the eight, and last part in the series that presents the 40 Epicurean Principal Doctrines. It is an appropriate moment to wonder … more -
Is there such a thing as absolute justice?
@ 2009-08-22 – 23:51:01
In the seventh installment in the series that presents the 40 Epicurean Principal Doctrines, it is time to take a look at how Epicurus did see justice. … more -
What is the most important ingredient of happiness?
@ 2009-08-21 – 20:28:52
This is the sixth installment in the series that tries to present the 40 Epicurean Principal Doctrines to a modern reader that presents the doctrines … more -
Is it easy to obtain that which removes the pain?
@ 2009-08-21 – 01:17:12
[ ... ] of the harder Epicurean doctrines to understand. It is a call not to limit one’s mind by prejudices that can affect even our sensory perception ... more
