Evan Prodromou
Today is the birthday of Epicurus (341-270BCE).
Epicurus was an Greek philosopher who advocated simple living, building strong friendships, and enjoying good food and pleasant outdoor living. His school in Athens, called The Garden, was open to women and slaves.
He asked his friends to remember him on his birthday, 10 Gamelion on the Attic Calendar. Today is that day.
If you want to have more and better friendships, and mindfully appreciate good simple things, today is a good day to start.
Evan Prodromou
One Epicurean saying I like is the Tetrapharmakos - the fourfold medicine. It goes like this:
- Don't fear gods
- Don't fear death
- Good things are easy to get
- Bad things can be endured
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principal_Doctrines?wprov=sfla1
Evan Prodromou
@Jonathanglick an impressive theoretical prediction later proven by experimental results!
Jonathan Glick
@evan He also believed that atoms swerve.
Evan Prodromou
@Deus probably. But Romans at least considered the two schools of Epicureanism and Stoicism as opposite.
Stoicism emphasizes public service even if it causes personal misery and harm.
Epicureanism emphasizes a withdrawal from public engagement and concentration on personal relationships and enjoyment.
Deus
Since he lived before the times of Epictetus, Seneca, or Marcus Aurelius, can it be said that the Stoics borrowed a couple (or a lot) of ‘stuff’ from him?
Evan Prodromou
@ThatAuntie 10 Gamelion is the day of the year! I'm not sure what the year is, or if they even kept track.
ThatAuntie
@evan I love everything about this. I'm also not to be trusted with facts like this being the year 10 Gamelion on the Attic Calendar. I'll try to use this power for good. ?
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