EpicureanFriends Zoom Meetings

Epicurus advised his students to philosophy with like-minded friends, and the best way to get to know other participants at the EpicureanFriends forum is to talk with them in our regular Zoom meetings. Moving to this next level of interaction opens up a new dimension that's impossible just by typing words on a screen.

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Open List Of Frequently Used Forums
  1. General Information And Discussion - Start Here
  2. Private Section - Includes Level 03 And Above Discussions and 20th Zoom Meeting
  3. The Lucretius Today Podcast and other Projects
  4. EpicureanFriends Zoom Meetings, Outreach, and Activism
  5. Physics - The Nature of the Universe
  6. Canonics - The Tests of Truth: The Five Senses, Anticipations, and Feelings of Pleasure and Pain
  7. Ethics - How to Live As An Epicurean
  8. Epicurean Historical Figures - Biographies of Epicureans from Epicurus To The Present
  9. Ancient Epicurean Texts (300 BC to 300 AD)
  10. Epicurean Books, Articles, and Videos (1500's - Present)
  11. Comparisons With Non-Epicurean Philosophies
  12. History, Locations, and Customs Relevant to Ancient Epicureans
  13. Epicurean Symbolism in Art, Music, Literature, and Poetry

First Monday Epicurean Philosophy Hour Via Zoom

On the first Monday of every month we host a special Meet-and-Greet for our forum members. If you are interested in attending the next one, please post to the thread for that exact date, or to the thread "Questions About Upcoming Events" in this forum, or message Cassius or Kalosyni.
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December 2, 2024 - First Monday Epicurean Philosophy Zoom Discussion - Agenda
Martin November 27, 2024 at 8:29 PM
November 4, 2024 - First Monday Epicurean Philosophy Zoom Discussion - Agenda
Cassius November 3, 2024 at 3:57 PM

Wednesday Night Weekly Epicurean Philosophy Discussion Via Zoom

Every Wednesday for approximately an hour we gather to study and discuss Epicurean Philosophy in a friendly and supportive environment. Attendance is limited - forum members who request to attend must first be approved by the moderating panel. For further questions, please message Cassius.
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Reference Material For The Wednesday Night Epicurea Zooms - Find The Latest Copy of The Epicurea PDF Here!
Bryan November 27, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Wednesday Night Zoom - Focusing On Usener's Epicurea - Find Notices About This Month's Meeting Here!
Kalosyni November 14, 2024 at 6:41 AM

Twentieth Gathering Via Zoom (open to forum members)

Each month on the Twentieth, for approximately an hour, we continue the ancient Epicurean practice of memorializing the founders of the School. This is also a time for Epicurean philosophy discussion. Attendance is limited to forum members who are dedicated to their continued study and practice of Epicurean philosophy, and those we know as friends from their participation on the EpicureanFriends forum. For questions about participation please message Cassius.
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December 20, 2024 - Twentieth Gathering Zoom - Agenda
Joshua December 20, 2024 at 12:49 AM
November 20, 2024 - Twentieth Gathering Zoom - Agenda
Kalosyni November 21, 2024 at 3:08 PM

Archived Past Events

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An Invitation To An Epicurean 25th (2017)
Cassius December 26, 2017 at 1:27 PM

Special Time Zone Zoom Meeting - 20th Commemoration and Epicurean Philosophy Discussion

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October 20, 2024 - Twentieth Commemoration and Epicurean Philosophy Discussion Zoom - Special Time Zone Meeting
Kalosyni October 10, 2024 at 2:49 PM

Studying the Vatican Sayings - Wednesday Night Zoom (Past Event)

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March 27, 2024 - Wednesday Night Zoom Agenda - VS 80 & 81
Kalosyni March 27, 2024 at 12:31 PM
March 13, 2024 - Wednesday Night Zoom Agenda - VS 78 & 79
Kalosyni March 13, 2024 at 1:18 PM

Studying the Principal Doctrines - Wednesday Night Zoom (Past Event)

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Wednesday Night Zoom Gathering Thread (Nov. 2022)
Cassius November 30, 2022 at 8:54 AM
November 2nd, 2022 - Wednesday Night Zoom Gathering
Cassius October 27, 2022 at 9:41 AM

Sunday Night Book Review - "Living for Pleasure" - Via Zoom

In the spring of 2023 EpicureanFriends sponsored a weekly book review of "Living for Pleasure: an Epicurean Guide to Life" by Emily Austin. We were honored to have Ms. Austin herself participate with us in the final session. Watch the Activities forum for future similar programs.
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"Living for Pleasure" Book Study Group - Starting April 30, 2023 - Via Zoom
Cassius October 13, 2024 at 6:49 PM
Questions for Emily Austin - "Living for Pleasure" Zoom Meeting June 4
Kalosyni May 31, 2023 at 1:22 PM

A Few Days In Athens - Zoom Book Review

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AFDIA Zoom Book Club Meeting. Final Session - Recap and Discussion of Article "Problems In Frances Wright's AFDIA" (Sun, May 22nd 2022, 8:00 am-8:00 pm)
Cassius April 23, 2022 at 1:20 PM
"A Few Days In Athens" Zoom Book Club Meeting. This week - Chapter Sixteen! (Sun, May 15th 2022, 8:00 pm-9:00 pm)
Cassius April 23, 2022 at 1:18 PM

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