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Epicureanism (hedonism) versus Stoicism
Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 8:02 pm
by 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.
Re: Epicureanism (hedonism) versus Stoicism
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 4:43 pm
by marjoramblues
'meh...pull your head outta yer arse...incredibly boring people...'
Re: Epicureanism (hedonism) versus Stoicism
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 5:20 pm
by John K
The Voice of Time wrote:
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.
Re: Epicureanism (hedonism) versus Stoicism
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:35 am
by Ansiktsburk
But to find Epicureanism boring, you must hate yourself. Or you have misunderstood it all.