<p>Epicurus was a Greek philosopher who believed that philosophy should enhance the lives of its constituents, reducing their pain and suffering and fear to near zero.  He provides us with a solid litmus test for those claiming to be philosophers or espousing philosophical certainty.  His words we should apply broadly and relentlessly in our lives.  </p>

Epicurus was a Greek philosopher who believed that philosophy should enhance the lives of its constituents, reducing their pain and suffering and fear to near zero. He provides us with a solid litmus test for those claiming to be philosophers or espousing philosophical certainty. His words we should apply broadly and relentlessly in our lives.

<p>Epicurus was a Greek philosopher who believed that philosophy should enhance the lives of its constituents, reducing their pain and suffering and fear to near zero.&nbsp; He provides us with a solid litmus test for those claiming to be philosophers or espousing philosophical certainty.&nbsp; His words we should apply broadly and relentlessly in our lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Episode 168 - Epicurus on the Role of a Philosopher

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Quotations is about words, written and spoken throughout history. Words speak to us through our eyes and our ears. They enrich our lives, allow us to communicate thoughts to others, and sometimes, last for generations. This podcast explores not only the words, but the speaker, author, figure, or character who originated them. To whom were they said or written? What was their intended effect and on whom? What was the originator thinking? Find out each episode and we discover new quotations, some familiar, some not!

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Episode 168 - Epicurus on the Role of a Philosopher

Episode 168 - Epicurus on the Role of a Philosopher