Philosophy Now Forum

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This six part series on philosophy is presented by popular British philosopher Alain de Botton, featuring six thinkers who have influenced history, and their ideas about the pursuit of the happy life. Episode 2: Epicurus on Happiness - British philosopher Alain De Botton discusses the personal implications of the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus (341-270BCE) who was no epicurean glutton or wanton consumerist,but an advocate of "friends, freedom and thought" as the path to happiness.

I figure, some people just like shoppin

I reduce shopping to a minimum.
But everything can be good for something. You can go to shops a little bit and watch other shopers´ behaviour.

Sometimes it is good to buy oneself a good present. I bought myself yesterday "Cien anos de soledad". Almost 500 pages of magic realism in good Spanish.

consume !

Consume what ? My work of literature ?

I explore the South American mentality and way of life and I do it very slowly indeed.
Do you call it "consumption" ?
Please.

Is ANY reading activity "consumption", Jason ?
Even if you immerse yourself in the spirit of a text in order to come closer to some aspect of truth ?