Epicureanism (hedonism) versus Stoicism

[The Voice of Time]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2r1KaB1 ... SQ&index=8

3 minutes philosophy. Learned something new today, I didn't know (or remember) that Epicurus disliked desire, though I've probably heard it many times.

[marjoramblues]

'meh...pull your head outta yer arse...incredibly boring people...'

[John K]

3 minutes philosophy. Learned something new today, I didn't know (or remember) that Epicurus disliked desire, though I've probably heard it many times.

Sounds similar to the Four Truths of Buddhism. Epicurus was, I believe, interested in ethical hedonism, which served as a boundary to endlessly 'looking for more pleasure.' Thoughts brought back from Alexander's ventures to India, incorporated into Epicurus' philosophy? I think that's quite possible.

[Ansiktsburk]

But to find Epicureanism boring, you must hate yourself. Or you have misunderstood it all.