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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 12 MIN

Epicurus: Pleasure Without Excess

from One Philosopher At A Time · host Jellypod

This episode explores Epicurus beyond the stereotype of luxury, tracing his modest life, the Garden in Athens, and his radical view that happiness comes from simplicity, friendship, and freedom from fear. It also breaks down his ideas about desire, the gods, and death, showing why his philosophy was really a guide to calm and independence.

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