Exploring Epicurus' philosophy on self-discovery and the role of science in understanding physical reality, while contrasting with Stoic beliefs on the universe's creation and life in a materialistic world.
Over 2,000 years ago, Epicurus, a Greek philosopher, made a simple yet bold claim. The key to the good life, he said, is to pursue pleasure and avoid pain. Is it really that easy? To answer that question, we turn to Emily Austin, a professor of philosophy at Wake Forest and author of “Living for Pleasure: An Epicurean Guide to Life.”
(This episode first aired in January 2023.)