#154 Happiness: Epicurus' Ancient Guide - Jonny Thomson

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Are Epicureans Selfish?

(05:30) Why Epicureanism?

(10:31) Who Was Epicurus?

(16:42) Godless But Not Atheistic

(23:21) Epicurus’ Metaphysics

(27:24) Why Focus on Pleasure?

(35:29) Epicureanism vs Utilitarianism

(48:59) What About Immoral Pleasures?

(53:02) Could AI be Epicurean?

(01:00:50) The Experience Machine

(01:10:59) Why Epicurus Didn’t Like Sex

(01:16:21) Are Influencers Watering Down Ancient Philosophy?

(01:20:06) Are You In Control of Your Happiness?

(01:26:33) Epicureanism vs Stoicism

(01:32:36) Epicurus on Death

(01:36:42) Do We Have a Happiness Crisis?

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