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Why Pleasure Should Be Our Goal

John Stuart Mill is smarter than his critics

Sep 4 • Jack Gedney

Most Modern Stoics Aren’t Stoics

I think many of them are actually Epicureans

Jun 12 • Jack Gedney

Don’t Worry About Politics

Reducing distress takes place closer to home

May 22 • Jack Gedney

Why Epicurean Egoism is Wise

In Which I Defend Another Much-Maligned Word

May 1 • Jack Gedney

Why Epicurean Hedonism Is Wise

In Which I Defend a Much-Maligned Word

Apr 24 • Jack Gedney

Why You Should Be an Epicurean

Prudently address your fears, rein in your desires, and become untroubled

Apr 10 • Jack Gedney

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