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Episode #010 ... The Hellenistic Age Pt. 1 - Epicurus

Episode #010 ... The Hellenistic Age Pt. 1 - Epicurus

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Episode #010 ... The Hellenistic Age Pt. 1 - Epicurus

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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Nov 24, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week on the podcast, we shift our focus back to Western philosophy. On this episode, we learn about Epicureanism—one of four schools of thought that were prevalent during the Hellenistic Age, which will be our focus for the next few episodes. We find out why Diogenes liked Epicurus’ ideas so much that he permanently graffitied them onto the walls of an ancient greek community center. We also learn why Epicurus thought that the most satisfying part of eating a half gallon of ice cream was the moment after the last spoonful, and why a jacket from Nordstrom really isn’t that much better than a jacket from Target. All this and more on the latest episode of Philosophize This! Support the show on Patreon! www.philosophizethis.org for additional content. Thank you for wanting to know more today than you did yesterday. :)
Released:
Nov 24, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Beginner friendly if listened to in order! For anyone interested in an educational podcast about philosophy where you don't need to be a graduate-level philosopher to understand it. In chronological order, the thinkers and ideas that forged the world we live in are broken down and explained.