ZeroFries t1_j9fp9gb wrote on February 21, 2023 at 4:21 PM

Reply to comment by doctorcrimson in Often mischaracterized as a rather debaucherous, hedonistic philosophy, Epicureanism actually focuses on the removal of pain and anxiety from our lives, and champions a calm ‘philosophy as therapy’ approach in pursuit of life’s highest pleasure: mental tranquility. by philosophybreak

A human needs to be virtuous to be happy. A selfish person is less happy than they could be if they were not selfish. Thinking about one's self too much breeds neuroticism. Thinking about others breeds love, courage, and the rewards of seeing them happy.

quixologist t1_j9g86yj wrote on February 21, 2023 at 6:22 PM

You clearly missed the heavy Epicurean emphasis on friendship.

ZeroFries t1_j9l1vy4 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 7:24 PM

No, I'm in agreement with Epicurus, in contrast to the characterization this is replying to.

doctorcrimson t1_j9fsms4 wrote on February 21, 2023 at 4:43 PM

In theory but not in practice.