Finally a fair analysis of epicureanism.

The similarities between the beliefs of Epicurus and Siddhartha Gautama is crazy.

You shouldn’t have stopped making videos because I’m big on Philosophy and I still don’t come across videos this good

Do not stop ! Really great content. Voice and flow of the video. Well done

This definitely clarified Epicurean philosophy in a relatable way for me. I think a general understanding opens the door for honing the particulars (as some on the comments have gone into). I look forward to seeing more of your creative approach. 😎🍏

I discovered your channel a few days ago and the videos are simply amazing and insightful. I know real life things might make it tough to continue making videos but please don't stop.

so good - thank you for this

The meaning of pleasure in the modern world is not, for the most part, tranquility and the absence of pain; instead, it is excitement and happiness most often derived from physical stimulation, entertainment, and having fun. I even have the belief that this was true during Epicurus' time in ancient Greece, and that he really only subverted the meaning to serve his own philosophical agenda. Now, I am not saying there is no pleasure in tranquility and peace-of-mind, I'm just saying that there is actually much more pleasure in actual fun, entertainment, and sensuality. Of course, I am not arguing that this is morally good because, unlike Epicurus, I do not define moral goodness in terms of pleasure. I'm just saying this is the reality of human nature, and while living a tranquil and peaceful life has its advantages, a more practical (or pragmatic) approach to life is a balance (or mean between the extremes) between pleasure and tranquility. I think you should always keep in mind that too much pleasure, especially from the wrong sources, will eventually lead to more pain than pleasure, and that too much tranquility will eventual lead to lethargy and boredom with life. Moreover, there is no perfect formula for balancing pleasure/tranquility for everyone, as everyone has his own personality, values, and standards. Hey, let's face it, we can't possibly know everything in advance; and, so, life is sometimes just a gamble ! GOOD LUCK !

nicely put together and explained

This channel is underrated! Listened to this and the Socratic Method video while running and they were both great!

Lovely video. Great work friend.

Nicely explained!

Just found your channel! looking forward to watching :D

This was done very well!

Its interesting seeing that are obvious so often have formal philosophical names. Sure not many people even consider the questions that lead to some of them but once you look your work is basically done

Subscribed!

Very authentic Australian pronunciation. 😀

Great video. Just watched Office Space today. I follow Epicureanism but I am very unhappy with my job.

No one can deny the limbic system. True, pure altruism doesn't exist

Nice.

I thought the pursuit of pleasure was called "hedonism".

Epicurus reminds me of ayn rand. Though I suppose, the reverse is actually true, with the former inspiring the latter. Interesting nonetheless.

nice

I'm a man of principle, so whatever I'm doing, if I'm not doing it for the fun of it, then I'm not doing it.