Am I An Epicurean?

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    2. Question from Dusty The Donkey 4

      • Julia
      • May 9, 2024 at 4:55 AM
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    2. What Makes Someone "An Epicurean?" 6

      • Cassius
      • March 30, 2019 at 7:49 PM
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      November 8, 2023 at 8:29 AM

    2. From Stress to Happiness 5

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    4. Root304

      November 22, 2022 at 2:33 AM

    2. Two Types? 13

      • Cassius
      • January 10, 2020 at 12:09 AM
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      • January 11, 2020 at 8:27 AM
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    4. Elli

      January 11, 2020 at 8:27 AM

    2. Where I'm At Philosophically (Questioning Objectivism) 7

      • Kyle
      • November 3, 2019 at 10:33 PM
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      • November 4, 2019 at 7:53 PM
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    4. Elayne

      November 4, 2019 at 7:53 PM

    2. Can you be an epicurean and use some logic with the senses? 12

      • godek
      • December 6, 2018 at 10:53 PM
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      • May 16, 2019 at 9:58 AM
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    4. Hiram

      May 16, 2019 at 9:58 AM

    2. If You're Looking For Happiness You're Well On Your Way to Being An Epicurean

      • Cassius
      • September 30, 2018 at 8:02 PM
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    2. What Type of Epicurean Are You?

      • Cassius
      • September 25, 2018 at 1:57 PM
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      • September 25, 2018 at 1:57 PM
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    2. Am I an Epicurean? 3

      • KDF
      • April 28, 2018 at 3:18 PM
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      • May 4, 2018 at 2:39 PM
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