The Epicurus Podcast

Episode #6 Epicurus on Desire: What Should We Really Pursue?


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What do we truly need to live a happy, peaceful life? In this episode of The Epicurus Podcast, we explore how Epicurus classified human desires — and why understanding them is the key to lasting contentment.

You’ll learn:
🌿 The 3 types of desires: Natural & Necessary, Natural but Unnecessary, and Vain & Empty
🧠 How to identify which desires bring peace and which bring suffering
🛤️ Practical ways to pursue pleasure wisely and avoid the trap of endless craving

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