Other Essays

Inviting All Pyrrhonists

I think many Skeptics should convert to Epicureanism

Sep 18 • Jack Gedney

Why Pleasure Should Be Our Goal

John Stuart Mill is smarter than his critics

Sep 4 • Jack Gedney

Emerson, Epicurean Ally?

The great Transcendentalist speaks on behalf of prudence

Aug 14 • Jack Gedney

Gratitude, a Leading Virtue of the Garden

Life is full with pleasures

Aug 7 • Jack Gedney

The Classification of Desires, Part 2

How does it affect how we live?

Jul 31 • Jack Gedney

The Classification of Desires, Part 1

Which pleasures should we pursue?

Jul 24 • Jack Gedney

Death Is Nothing To Us: Part Two

When do you consider a life to be complete? We say "right now."

Jul 10 • Jack Gedney

Death Is Nothing To Us: Part One

Length of life is not the point

Jul 3 • Jack Gedney

How to Eat Like an Epicurean

Seven good pieces of advice

Jun 19 • Jack Gedney

Did Epicurus Emphasize the Reduction of Pain? Of Course!

Frank debate is a good way to the truth

May 29 • Jack Gedney

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