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Living for Pleasure

The Next Big Idea

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Exploring the Three Types of Desires: Necessary, Extravagant, and Corrosive

This chapter explores the distinctions between necessary, extravagant, and corrosive desires, and how they influence our happiness and fulfillment. It contrasts Epicurean and Stoic perspectives on desires, underscoring the significance of maintaining a balance in fulfilling our various desires.

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