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Francis Ford Coppola Opens Up About How Philosophy Has Inspired His Life and Career
The Daily Stoic
Embrace Wisdom, Challenge Dogma
The philosophical contributions of Epicurus were undeservedly marginalized, largely due to the Church's agenda, which sought to suppress alternative views on existence and death. Epicurus is often misrepresented as a hedonist focused solely on indulgence; however, his teachings emphasize a deeper understanding of happiness and the human experience. The historical suppression of his ideas illustrates the conflict between progressive thought and established dogma, highlighting the importance of critical examination of philosophical texts, as seen in Greenblatt's 'The Swerve', which reveals the rediscovery of Epicurean philosophy and its relevance to contemporary thought.
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