Epicurus

EpicurusEpicureanism is powerfully and refreshingly relevant, offering a straightforward way of dealing with the issues of life and death. The chapters in this book provide a changeable of contemporary opinions about Epicurus' teachings.Key to happiness:Don't fear godDon't fear deathWhat is good is easy to getWhat is bad is easy to endureThis doesn't mean Epicururs pleaded for overindulgenceHe made a hierarchy of desiresNatural and necessary desiresNatural and non-necessary desiresVain desiresNatural and necessary desiresNatural desires have a natural limit (food)2 types of pleasure:Moving pleasure: the act of eatingStatic pleasure: the contentment being satisfied after a nice meal Static pleasure: the absence of needs or wants -> the best pleasureEpicurus was celibate and lived with followers. He was also more focused on friendship as opposed to romance.Natural and non-necessary desiresEx. Luxurious foodNormal food will bring static pleasure in the same way luxurious food doesVain desiresPower, fame, extreeme material wealthThese are unnatural and based on opinion, what society makes us think we needThere is no afterlifeIt is pointless to not enjoy this life to be able to enjoy the nextDeath is not bad for neither the living, nor the dead, and we shouldn’t fear itRemind ourselves of the shortness of life, do not postpone happiness Don't Forget to leave a comment on this episode See podvine.com/privacy-policy for podcast listener privacy info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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