{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e3852cbdb67c0f94f393857/5e38537d94ec4b4a36d4471f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to be Epicurean (with Catherine Wilson)","description":"<p>Catherine Wilson teaches us that there is more to Epicureanism than eating, drinking, and being merry. Epicureanism is not an excuse for having a good time, it stresses the importance of living a good life. Epicureans maintain a philosophy that promotes reason, respect for the natural world, and respect for fellow human beings.</p><p>What is Epicureanism? Who was Epicurus? How did Epicureans become utilitarians? Is Epicureanism just utilitarianism? Was Epicurus an atheist? What is the scope of Epicurean influence?</p><h2>Further Reading:</h2><p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/s?k=how+to+be+an+epicurean&gclid=Cj0KCQiAiNnuBRD3ARIsAM8KmlsLq88bmeF-hbkuY3K9fGIPmKNid8NC5r5_M6iqGl5iYjRuTusFEUoaAh0tEALw_wcB&hvadid=389302556633&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9061285&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=b&hvrand=4527824538952560661&hvtargid=kwd-572318843408&hydadcr=22562_9636796&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_6md3hzj4hy_b\">How to be Epicurean</a>, by Catherine Wilson</p><p><a href=\"https://www.verywellmind.com/epicurean-philosophy-and-happiness-4177914\">Using Epicurean Philosophy for Finding Happiness</a>, written by Jodi Clarke</p><p><a href=\"https://global.oup.com/academic/product/epicureanism-at-the-origins-of-modernity-9780199238811?cc=us&lang=en&\">Epicureanism at the Origins of Modernity</a>, written by Catherine Wilson</p><h2>Related Content:</h2><p><a href=\"https://www.libertarianism.org/columns/buddhist-ethics-does-not-advocate-state-action\">Buddhist Ethics Does Not Advocate State Action</a>, written by Aaron Ross Powell</p><p><a href=\"https://www.libertarianism.org/encyclopedia/stoicism\">Stoicism</a>, Encyclopedia of Libertarianism</p><p><a href=\"https://www.libertarianism.org/encyclopedia/epicureanism\">Epicureanism</a>, Encyclopedia of Libertarianism</p>","author_name":"Libertarianism.org"}