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Epicureanism: Pleasure & Tranquility
- Epicureanism centers life on pleasure and avoiding pain, with a deep focus on tranquility and community rather than mere physical pleasure.
- Friendship, basic needs, and scientific understanding form the pillars of this hedonistic yet prudent philosophy.
Epicurus' Evolutionary Psychology Insight
- Epicurus anticipated evolutionary psychology, seeing humans as pleasure-seeking animals using advanced cognition to manage pain and pleasure prudently.
- Our psychological pain and pleasure are complex, necessitating managing anxiety and pursuing appropriate joy.
Epicurean Friendship Foundations
- Epicurean friendship is about mutual security, shared joys, and concern for growth without creating anxiety.
- True friendship involves stable attachment, trust, and reliability, essential to human flourishing.