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The Example of Cassius The Liberator Shows The Way
What do we know about the life of Gaius Cassius Longinus, the Liberator, that might be relevant in the study of Epicureanism? (“Liberator” is so much nicer a term than “murderer,” as Cyril Bailey refers to him.) Specifically, what facts about his life might shed …
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Caveat Emptor: Pick Your Texts and Commentaries Carefully!
The student of Epicurus would do well to remember that misrepresentations of Epicurus’ views, whether intentional or innocent, did not end with Cicero in ancient times. As DeWitt suggested, even modern biographers and commentators cannot always be trusted to portray Epicurus’ views objectively, much less …
Read MoreGratitude As a Source of Strength During Times of Misfortune
If you are like me, you often hear friends say (or post to Facebook) that they “couldn’t go on if they did not have their faith in God to pull them through.” Is there an Epicurean equivalent to that sentiment? Let me suggest that the …
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Common Fallacies About Epicurus (#2): Epicurus maintained that Pleasure is the “Greatest Good”
A close reading of the evidence indicates clearly that Epicurus taught that life itself, rather than pleasure, is the “greatest good.” This issue ranks with the statement “all sensations are true” as a source of confusion and controversy. In his 1951 article “Epicurus: The Summum …
Read MoreCommon Fallacies About Epicurus (#1): Epicurus maintained that all sensations are “true.”
Readers of this blog will notice the deep respect paid here to the work of Norman W. DeWitt, the late professor of classics from the University of Toronto who devoted much of his life to the study of Epicurus. DeWitt’s book “Epicurus and His …
Read MoreLet’s Make A List: Two Popular Songs That Illustrate Epicurean Themes
Here are two songs that may be useful to the student of Epicurus to illustrate Epicurean themes: First, on a lighter note, is this youtube video of a song from the 1960’s by Roger Miller about Nature’s limits for human life. “You can’t roller-skate …
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