HoP 056 - Am I Bothered? - Epicurean Ethics

History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

2011/11/27

HoP 056 - Am I Bothered? - Epicurean Ethics

History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

2011/11/27

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Shownote

Pleasure is the good, according to Epicurus. But how do we live most pleasantly?

Highlights

This podcast explores the ethical philosophy of Epicurus, focusing on his unique definition of pleasure as the highest good and how to achieve a truly pleasant life through moderation and tranquility.

00:14

Pleasure is the highest good, but requires moderation.

06:50

Pleasure and pain cannot coexist

13:18

Absence of pain is the greatest pleasure

20:18

Genuine friendship is necessary for personal benefit

Chapters

Why Epicurus says pleasure requires discipline, not indulgence

00:00

How to find intense pleasure in simple things like bread and water

06:50

The secret to happiness: why the absence of pain is the greatest pleasure

13:18

Is Epicurean friendship selfish? The two-level strategy for genuine connection

20:18

Transcript

Peter Adamson: I'm Peter Adamson. And you're listening to the History of Philosophy podcast, brought to you with the support of King's College London and the Leverhulme Trust, online at www.historyofphilosophy.net. Today's episode, Am I Bothered? Epicurean...