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The struggle for the good life | Massimo Pigliucci on ancient philosophy for the modern era

Philosophy For Our Times

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The Pursuit of Eudaimonia

This chapter examines the Greco-Roman concept of eudaimonia, contrasting the philosophies of Cyreneics and Epicureans regarding pleasure and virtue. It further delves into modern psychological parallels, emphasizing the significance of necessary desires and the cultivation of character for a meaningful life.

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