History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 056 - Am I Bothered? - Epicurean Ethics
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Nov 27, 2011 AI Snips
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Pleasure As The Measured Goal
- Epicurus defines pleasure as the sole criterion of the good, but insists on moderation and planning.
- He argues disciplined hedonism yields the most pleasant life over a whole lifetime.
Choose Future Pleasure Over Present Thrills
- Epicurus trains people to maximize lifetime pleasure, not momentary enjoyment.
- He urges foregoing immediate pleasures when they cause greater future pain.
Avoid Pleasures That Lead To Regret
- Avoid overeating, drunkenness, and casual sex when they cause future pain or worry.
- Skip political ambition if its anxiety outweighs its pleasures.