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The key to a good life is avoiding pain (Epicurus)

Posted by JakeTheDog
Tags: philosophy, epicurus, wellbeing, pain, catherine wilson, books, paywall.hard
https://www.economist.com/books-and-arts/2019/09/26/the-key-to-a-good-life-is-avoiding-pain

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Sep 26 2019
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    I'm not a particular fan of his philosophies, but any discussions regarding how to lead a better life that leads people to be less asshole-y to others and to seek self-development is OK in my...

    I'm not a particular fan of his philosophies, but any discussions regarding how to lead a better life that leads people to be less asshole-y to others and to seek self-development is OK in my book.

    I also enjoy how his philosophy begat the term "epicure", which I really enjoy.

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