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The Epicureans | On Ends Book I (Episode 172)

Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied

CHAPTER

Examining Epicurean Ethics

This chapter critically explores Epicurean philosophy, emphasizing its limitations regarding personal pleasure and self-sacrifice. It contrasts Epicureanism with utilitarian views, questioning the motivations behind self-sacrificial actions and the philosophical weight of relational values in moral decisions.

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