Forum Member Epicurean Themed Poetry

This is a subforum for members to share their own poetry on Epicurean philosophical themes - themes such as Epicurus, the Garden in Ancient Athens, aspects of Epicurean philosophy, Nature - the natural world - the universe - and the enjoyment there-of, the choices or avoidances of pleasure in accord with Epicurean philosophy, pleasure as a guide, etc.

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    2. Joshua's Epicurean Themed Poetry Megathread 45

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    2. Epicureanism and Scientific Debates Epicurean Tradition and its Ancient Reception - New (2023) Collection of Commentaries 7

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    2. what did epicurean actually mean by free will ? i think the article on the main page is confusing determinism with fatalism 7

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    2. How Would Epicurus Analyze The Slogan "Live Free Or Die" As An Ethical Guide? 7

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    2. Discussion of New Substack Article: "A Gate To Be Burst: Absence of Pain" 29

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