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PHIL 3160 – Philosophy of Happiness
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Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Garden Party
Epicureanism: The Original Party School
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I am always glad to get a slight chuckle in the mornings. It always seems to get the day started off right. Perhaps a morning chuckle would find its way on my happiness list. But as for the message, it does give one more respect for the Epicurean school of thought. It seems that it is not just a superficial chases for the most popular or intricate pleasures. Instead, it seems to be a more modest pleasing of the appetites. Also, just as an added comment, I just find it really fascinating that people could theorize on atomic theory as far back as they did. Humans really are an interesting bunch.
Did Epicurus have any advice for the lactose intolerant?
IN all seriousness, I have seen a pattern with people I have known who put their pursuit of happiness above all else, those who seem to have a high standard for things that make them happy also tend to be the ones who are more often dissatisfied with their lives.
Interesting, I have observed this as well. They are probably operating under a standard of happiness which is totally unattainable. Or even have a fluid fanciful standard which wavers from moment to moment depending on mood and what feels good or bad at any particular second.
I am always glad to get a slight chuckle in the mornings. It always seems to get the day started off right. Perhaps a morning chuckle would find its way on my happiness list. But as for the message, it does give one more respect for the Epicurean school of thought. It seems that it is not just a superficial chases for the most popular or intricate pleasures. Instead, it seems to be a more modest pleasing of the appetites. Also, just as an added comment, I just find it really fascinating that people could theorize on atomic theory as far back as they did. Humans really are an interesting bunch.
ReplyDeleteLove how well this post conveys epicureanism. We can go without and still enjoy life.
ReplyDeleteDid Epicurus have any advice for the lactose intolerant?
ReplyDeleteIN all seriousness, I have seen a pattern with people I have known who put their pursuit of happiness above all else, those who seem to have a high standard for things that make them happy also tend to be the ones who are more often dissatisfied with their lives.
Interesting, I have observed this as well. They are probably operating under a standard of happiness which is totally unattainable. Or even have a fluid fanciful standard which wavers from moment to moment depending on mood and what feels good or bad at any particular second.
DeleteIn the words of Michele Houllebecq "I am infinitely simple it is the world around me which has become more complex".
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