EverydayEpicureanDon’t be Stoical: Cultivate Resilience with Joy Like EpicurusIf you’ve ever found yourself drawn to Stoicism, you probably wanted to become stronger and more resilient. It’s this “Stoic fortitude”…1d ago1d ago
EverydayEpicureanWhy Community Was Essential For EpicurusEpicureanism is a group activity. This seems paradoxical because its aims are individualistic. As an Epicurean, your focus is on securing…4d ago4d ago
Martino SacchiinPhilosophy TodayThe Labyrinth: Origins of a MythThe roots of the famous myth of the Cretan Labyrinth are in a danceSep 1117Sep 1117
John EmmettThe Ancient Greek Belief in Beauty: A Harmonious IdealIn ancient Greece, beauty was not just a superficial attribute or a matter of personal taste; it was deeply intertwined with philosophy…Sep 10Sep 10
Riaz LaghariAspasia of Miletus: The Unseen Hand That Shaped Socratic ThoughtAspasia of Miletus is a brilliant illustration of the unrealized potential of women in a culture that often tried to silence them. In a…Aug 31Aug 31
EverydayEpicureanWhy Are Stoics More Popular Than Epicureans?In his book A Guide to the Good Life, Stoic author William B. Irvine points to the death of Marcus Aurelius as the high water mark for…Aug 27Aug 27
Yousuf KhanMissing a train is only painful if you are running after itWhile driving to work, I was listening to the book The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb in which the writer discusses this concept. I…Aug 23Aug 23
EverydayEpicureanOn LucretiusAfter Epicurus himself, the most significant Epicurean scholar has to be Lucretius.Aug 23Aug 23
EverydayEpicureanOn Fairweather FriendsJules Evans had lunch with Epicurus. The meal was pleasant but, for Evans, not altogether satisfying. Like many pop philosophy writers…Aug 22Aug 22
EverydayEpicureanWhy Science Didn’t Matter to EpicurusFor seven-hundred years, students of Epicurus began their study of his philosophy with physics. Epicurus believed that physics should be…Aug 20Aug 20
