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Epicurus on Desires #39

Epicurus on Desires #39

The simple life is the key to happiness

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Nov 20, 2020
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If there was a prize for being misunderstood as a philosopher, Epicurus and his view of desires would make a great candidate. Dictionary.com defines: “Epicurean: Fond of or adapted to luxury or indul…

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