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Episode 88 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Ravi Gupta. Ravi is a stand-up comedian. Recording Date: March 25, 2025This is what we talked about00:00 - The Legend is back03:31 - Ravi's viral BBC video13:17 - Hilarious bit on the singer - Kaka24:11 - Ravi Gupta on Men, Women & Equality34:58 - Substance abuse & Happiness37:07 - “Aap Maut ke baare me sochte ho?”44:34 - Ravi Gupta on Tollywood & Video Games52:07 - Ravi Gupta on Money & His Philosophy of Life1:00:21 - Animal and Gangs of Wasseypur1:05:29 - Hera Pheri and other Priyadarshan Movies1:18:14 - Ravi congratulates Prakhar for his engagement

In Episode 198 of PG Radio, we sit down with Captain Yogendra Singh Yadav, a living legend and Param Vir Chakra awardee, to dive deep into his extraordinary life journey. From his experiences in the Kargil War, Captain Yadav shares gripping accounts of bravery and resilience. The conversation culminates in a reflection on his philosophy of life and the values that have guided him through challenges and triumphs. Captain Yogendra Singh Yadav is a decorated war hero and the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military honor. Known for his unmatched bravery during the Kargil War, he was instrumental in the victory at Tiger Hill. This is what we talked about: 00:00 - The Journey of YS Yadav 11:13 - Pervez Musharraf's Ambitions 16:10 - Inside the Kargil War Story 59:36 - Talking About His Autobiography 1:02:52 - Reacting to an Old Photograph 1:03:29 - Relationships with Friends and Family 1:04:51 - His Philosophy of Life 1:16:32 - Prakhar's Monologue

Meet Jim Waldron, a nationally acclaimed golf teaching professional, mental game coach, author, and lecturer best known for his pioneering research on the mind/body connection approach to learning and teaching golf.  In my own words, I'd describe him as equal parts Buddhist Monk, Golf Nerd, Zen Master, Yogi, Cool Dude. And it's this demeanor and zen that he's been bringing to the course for more than 35 years to help his students play better golf - and to do so fast using a variety of models of teaching and coaching not commonly found on the course.  In today's episode, you'll learn: How to eliminate “swing thoughts” that contaminate your body's natural movement, and learn Jim's antidote for a pure, thought-free swing. How to between the objective physical world and your private mental world impacts focus, performance, and emotional resilience on the course. Why practicing in slow motion without a ball is essential to cementing new movement patterns in your unconscious mind, making your swing more consistent. Jim's step-by-step method to overcome the yips by tackling the root cause - your emotional triggers and attention control. Explore the transformative power of focused attention on your golf game, and why staying in the external world boosts performance and confidence. How detaching from your emotions and thoughts can reduce frustration, anger, and mental fatigue during a round, keeping you present and composed. Get your pencils ready and start listening.  More About Jim Jim Waldron is a nationally acclaimed golf teaching professional, mental game coach, author, and lecturer best known for his pioneering research on the mind/body connection approach to learning and teaching golf. His holistic approach to golf improvement blends swing and short game mechanics, mental focus skills, physical fitness and emotional state control into a revolutionary golf instruction paradigm. He is recognized as one of the game's best golf swing instructors and swing theorists. This unification of Western scientific principles with Eastern psychological insights is the result of his lifelong interest in and passion for a deeper understanding of human potential - both physical and mental - and especially about how that understanding can lead to peak performance breakthroughs in the game of golf. He began playing golf in 1960 and has been a serious student of the game ever since. Work with Jim. Key Takeaways: Slow-motion training is crucial for developing proper swing mechanics. Swing thoughts can be toxic and disrupt performance. The yips are a psychosomatic disorder linked to negative emotions. Understanding the difference between correct and incorrect movements is key. Emotional resiliency is essential for consistent performance on the course. Practicing in slow motion allows for better muscle memory and awareness. The two worlds theory separates objective reality from subjective psychological experiences. Negative emotions can be confronted without identifying with them. Staying external during play can prevent self-sabotage. Acceptance of discomfort is part of the growth process. Engaging with the physical world can enhance mental clarity. Key Quotes: "Swing thoughts are toxic." “The reason why you don't want to use a ball, obviously, slow motion and ball are incompatible on the face of it. But even at full speed, eventually you're going to go to the range, you're going to work on what I call dynamics, which is a different part of the brain. Learning mechanics should only be done, also called movement pattern training, is only done away from a ball in slow motion.” "The Yips is a serious psychosomatic disorder." “And in philosophy, that fallacy is called mind-body dualism. Now we know from today, from modern neuroscience, although the ancient Buddhist tradition, which is also 2,500 years old, agrees with modern neuroscience that mind and body are two sides of the same coin.” Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter. This newsletter helps double-digit golfers overcome the emotional and mental hazards of their minds so that they can shoot more pars than bogeys.  Each week, I'll provide insights, principles, and strategies to help you deter distractions, find your focus, manage your emotions, and cultivate boundless confidence so that you can play to your potential. Subscribe now. Use Hypnosis to Shoot Lower Scores: Are you curious to learn how hypnosis can help you shoot lower scores? Snag my free hypnosis audio recording today to help you play your best round tomorrow. Download it here. Schedule a 1-1 mindset coaching discovery and strategy call with me - click here. For feedback, questions, or to take me out for a round of golf, shoot me an email or connect with me on social media: Instagram: @thegolfhypnotherapist  Twitter: @parsoverbogeys LinkedIn: Paul Salter Coaching Time Stamps: 00:00: Introduction to Jim Waldron and His Philosophy 02:12: The Mind-Body Connection in Golf 06:07: Decontaminating the Golf Swing 10:15: The Importance of Slow Motion Training 12:31: Integrating Slow Motion into Practice 19:10: Understanding and Overcoming the Yips 27:15: Cultivating Emotional Resiliency 29:36: Understanding the Two Worlds Theory 36:02: Applying Mindfulness on the Golf Course 45:33: The Power of Attention in Golf 52:12: Final Thoughts and Resources

Welcome to Episode 229 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the most complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world.Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com. Be aware that none of us are professional philosophers, and everyone here is a a self-taught Epicurean.For our new listeners, let me remind you of several ground rules for both our podcast and our forum.First: Our aim is to bring you an accurate presentation of classical Epicurean philosophy as the ancient Epicureans understood it, which is often not the same as presented by many modern commentators. We encourage you to study Epicurus for yourself, and one of the best places to start is the book, "Epicurus and His Philosophy" by Canadian professor Norman DeWitt.Second: We won't be talking about modern political issues in this podcast. How you apply Epicurus in your own life is of course entirely up to you. We call this approach "Not Neo-Epicurean, But Epicurean." Epicurean philosophy is a philosophy of its own, it's not Stoicism, Humanism, Buddhism, Taoism, Atheism, Libertarianism or Marxism - it is unique and must be understood on its own, not in terms of any conventional modern morality.Third: One of the most important things to keep in mind is that the Epicureans often used words very differently than we do today. To the Epicureans, Gods were not omnipotent or omniscient, so Epicurean references to "Gods" do not mean at all the same thing as in major religions today. In Epicurean ethics, "Pleasure" refers not ONLY to sensory stimulation, but also to every experience of life which is not felt to be painful. The classical texts show that Epicurus was not focused on luxury, like some people say, but neither did he teach minimalism, as other people say. Epicurus taught that all experiences of life fall under one of two feelings - pleasure and pain - and those feelings -- and not gods, idealism, or virtue - are the guides that Nature gave us by which to live. More than anything else, Epicurus taught that the universe is not supernatural in any way, and that means there's no life after death, and any happiness we'll ever have comes in THIS life, which is why it is so important not to waste time in confusion.Today we are continuing to review the Epicurean sections of Cicero's "On the Nature of The Gods," as presented by the Epicurean spokesman Velleius, beginning at the end of Section 10.Today's TextThese are your doctrines, Lucilius; but what those of others are I will endeavor to ascertain by tracing them back from the earliest of ancient philosophers. Thales the Milesian, who first inquired after such subjects, asserted water to be the origin of things, and that God was that mind which formed all things from water. If the Gods can exist without corporeal sense, and if there can be a mind without a body, why did he annex a mind to water?It was Anaximander's opinion that the Gods were born; that after a great length of time they died; and that they are innumerable worlds. But what conception can we possibly have of a Deity who is not eternal?Anaximenes, after him, taught that the air is God, and that he was generated, and that he is immense, infinite, and always in motion; as if air, which has no form, could possibly be God; for the Deity must necessarily be not only of some form or other, but of the most beautiful form. Besides, is not everything that had a beginning subject to mortality?XI. Anaxagoras, who received his learning from Anaximenes, was the first who affirmed the system and disposition of all things to be contrived and perfected by the power and reason of an infinite mind; in which infinity he did not perceive that there could be no conjunction of sense and motion, nor any sense in the least degree, where nature herself could feel no impulse. If he would have this mind to be a sort of animal, then there must be some more internal principle from whence that animal should receive its appellation. But what can be more internal than the mind? Let it, therefore, be clothed with an external body. But this is not agreeable to his doctrine; but we are utterly unable to conceive how a pure simple mind can exist without any substance annexed to it.Alcmæon of Crotona, in attributing a divinity to the sun, the moon, and the rest of the stars, and also to the mind, did not perceive that he was ascribing immortality to mortal beings.Pythagoras, who supposed the Deity to be one soul, mixing with and pervading all nature, from which our souls are taken, did not consider that the Deity himself must, in consequence of this doctrine, be maimed and torn with the rending every human soul from it; nor that, when the human mind is afflicted (as is the case in many instances), that part of the Deity must likewise be afflicted, which cannot be. If the human mind were a Deity, how could it be ignorant of any thing? Besides, how could that Deity, if it is nothing but soul, be mixed with, or infused into, the world?Then Xenophanes, who said that everything in the world which had any existence, with the addition of intellect, was God, is as liable to exception as the rest, especially in relation to the infinity of it, in which there can be nothing sentient, nothing composite.Parmenides formed a conceit to himself of something circular like a crown. (He names it Stephane.) It is an orb of constant light and heat around the heavens; this he calls God; in which there is no room to imagine any divine form or sense. And he uttered many other absurdities on the same subject; for he ascribed a divinity to war, to discord, to lust, and other passions of the same kind, which are destroyed by disease, or sleep, or oblivion, or age. The same honor he gives to the stars; but I shall forbear making any objections to his system here, having already done it in another place.

Welcome to Episode 200 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics.This week we present you a retrospective of our past work and where we plan to go in the futureEpisode Topics:Starting January 11, 2020Episodes 1-51 were devoted to a line-by-line reading of Lucretius' "On The Nature of Things."Starting January 2, 2021Episodes 51-92 were devoted to a line-by-line reading of Lucretius' "On The Nature of Things."Episodes 93 -104 were devoted to a reading of the Torquatus narrative of Epicurean Philosophy from Cicero's "On Ends."Starting January 7, 2022Episodes 104 -111 were devoted to a reading of the Torquatus narrative of Epicurean Philosophy from Cicero's "On Ends."Episodes 112 -125 were devoted to Epicurus' Letter to Herodotus.Episodes 127 -133 were devoted to Epicurus' Letter to Pythocles.Episodes 134 -140 were devoted to Epicurus' Letter to Menoeceus.Episodes 141 -144 were devoted to Diogenes of Oinoanda.Episodes 145 - 154 were been devoted to a book review of Norman DeWitt's "Epicurus and His Philosophy."Starting January 2, 2023Episodes 155 - 189 were been devoted to continued review of Norman DeWitt's "Epicurus and His Philosophy."Episodes 156 -157 were devoted to an interview of Dr. Emily Austin, author of "Living For Pleasure."Episode 166 of was devoted to an interview with Dr. David Glidden on Epicurean Prolepsis.Episodes 190 through the present have been devoted to a detailed review of Cicero's On Ends Books One and Two.Episode 197 was devoted to an interview with Dr. Marcello Boeri, co-author of the book "Epicurean Political Philosophy - Theory and Practice."

Welcome to Episode 189 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy."This week we complete our discussion of Chapter 15, entitled "Extension, Submergence, and Revival," and we reflect on the book as a whole as we close this series of episodes of the podcast.Chapter XV - Extension, Submergence, And RevivalThe Epicurean Revival

Welcome to Episode 188 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we continue our discussion of Chapter 15, entitled "Extension, Submergence, and Revival."Chapter XV - Extension, Submergence, And RevivalThe Reaction Against EpicureanismEpicureanism In The Early EmpirePlutarch, Anti-EpicureanEpicureanism In The Graeco-Roman WorldThird And Fourth CenturiesEpicureanism In the Middle AgesThe Epicurean Revival

Welcome to Episode 187 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we continue our discussion of Chapter 15, entitled "Extension, Submergence, and Revival."Chapter XV - Extension, Submergence, And RevivalThe School In AlexandriaEpicureanism In ItalyEpicureanism In RomeThe Reaction Against EpicureanismEpicureanism In The Early EmpirePlutarch, Anti-EpicureanEpicureanism In The Graeco-Roman WorldThird And Fourth CenturiesEpicureanism In the Middle AgesThe Epicurean Revival

Welcome to Episode 186 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we begin our discussion of Chapter 15, entitled "Extension, Submergence, and Revival."Chapter XV - Extension, Submergence, And RevivalGeneral Evidence of PopularityFortunes of the Parent SchoolThe Beginning of Stoic HostilityThe School In AntiochEpicureans In the New TestamentThe School In AlexandriaEpicureanism In ItalyEpicureanism In RomeThe Reaction Against EpicureanismEpicureanism In The Early EmpirePlutarch, Anti-EpicureanEpicureanism In The Graeco-Roman WorldThird And Fourth CenturiesEpicureanism In the Middle AgesThe Epicurean Revival

Welcome to Episode 185 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy."This week we continue our discussion of Chapter 14, entitled "The New Virtues."Chapter XIV - The New VirtuesAttitude Toward the PresentGratitudeGratitude to TeachersGratitude to NatureGratitude To FriendsFruits Of Gratitude

Episode 184 - "Epicurus And His Philosophy" Part 36 - Chapter 14 - The New Virtues 07Welcome to Episode 184 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we continue our discussion of Chapter 14, entitled "The New Virtues."FaithLove of MankindFriendshipSuavityConsideratenessHopeAttitude Toward the PresentGratitudeGratitude to TeachersGratitude to NatureGratitude To FriendsFruits Of Gratitude

How was Magic perceived and conceptualized in the Italian Renaissance? This video will be a brief overview of some philosophical concepts from the Renaissance that shaped the view of magic at the time. We will briefly cover Hermetic Philosophy, Marsilio Ficino, Giordano Bruno and Tommaso Campanella. CONNECT & SUPPORT

Welcome to Episode 183 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we continue our discussion of Chapter 14, entitled "The New Virtues."HonestyFaithLove of MankindFriendshipSuavityConsideratenessHopeAttitude Toward the PresentGratitudeGratitude to TeachersGratitude to NatureGratitude To FriendsFruits Of Gratitude

Welcome to Episode 182 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we begin our discussion of Chapter 14, entitled "The New Virtues."Chapter XIV - The New VirtuesJustice

Welcome to Episode 181 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy."This week we begin our discussion of Chapter 14, entitled "The New Virtues."Chapter XIV - The New VirtuesWisdomTemperanceCourage

Welcome to Episode 180 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we continue our discussion of Chapter 13, entitled "The True Piety."Chapter XIII - The True PietyGradation In GodheadIncorruptibility And VirtueIsonomy And the GodsThe Life of the GodsCommunion And FellowshipProphecy And Prayer

Welcome to Episode 179 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we continue our discussion of Chapter 13, entitled "The True Piety."Chapter XIII - The Form of the GodsGradation In Godhead(next week)Incorruptibility And VirtueIsonomy And the GodsThe Life of the GodsCommunion And FellowshipProphecy And Prayer

Welcome to Episode 178 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we begin our discussion of Chapter 13, entitled "The True Piety."Knowledge of the GodsThe Proper Attitude Or DiathesisExistence of the GodsThe Form of the GodsGradation In GodheadIncorruptibility And VirtueIsonomy And the GodsThe Life of the GodsCommunion And FellowshipProphecy And Prayer

Investories Season 2: Solid Gold Business, Investing and Mindset. At investories, we love a story. But why do we start at the start? Why would we need to know about a person's formative years when the meat, the real gold is in the detail. How did you feel? What did that look like? How did you scale? Were you scared? We're busting through our own format to bring you solid gold investing, business and life advice to get you to the next level. This is Investories Season 2 - Solid Gold Business, Investing and Mindset. Curtis May, the principal of Practical Wealth Advisors LLC , He helps families and business owners learn to plan wisely for the future and to achieve financial independence. Much of Curtis' time is devoted to hosting financial workshops where he lectures on financial literacy, cash flow management, managing home equity, and how to create a Private Family Capital Reserve System that lets families operate their personal economies like banks and financial companies operate theirs. He also teaches small business owners The 7 Steps to More Sales System – how to increase revenue from existing business assets with an effective marketing system. Curtis believes education has become an integral part of his work as a financial consultant. Through Practical Wealth Advisors, Curtis focuses on helping his clients get organized with their money through cash flow management so they can make better financial decisions. Then he help find money they are losing unknowingly and unnecessarily so they can improve current cash flow in their business or family unit. His Philosophy is that there more opportunity to help people eliminate the losses in the financial lives then there is subjecting people to more risk by trying to pick winners. Investories: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@investoriespodcast7744 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@investoriespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investoriespod/ Email: investoriespodcast@gmail.com Curtis May Website: https://curtmay.clickfunnels.com/presell-page22061466 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtismay Book an Appointment: https://alphaomegawealth.com/pennsylvania/curtis-may/ Kyle: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourmultifamilymentor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_multifamily_mentor/?hl=en John:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoopeezy/?hl=en Airbnb: https://airbnb.com/h/ponderosapinehaus  

Welcome to Episode 177 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we continue our discussion of Chapter 12, entitled "The New Hedonism."This week:Continuous Pain ImpossibleThe Relation of Pleasure To Virtue

Investories Season 2: Solid Gold Business, Investing and Mindset. At investories, we love a story. But why do we start at the start? Why would we need to know about a person's formative years when the meat, the real gold is in the detail. How did you feel? What did that look like? How did you scale? Were you scared? We're busting through our own format to bring you solid gold investing, business and life advice to get you to the next level. This is Investories Season 2 - Solid Gold Business, Investing and Mindset. urtis May, the principal of Practical Wealth Advisors LLC , He helps families and business owners learn to plan wisely for the future and to achieve financial independence. Much of Curtis' time is devoted to hosting financial workshops where he lectures on financial literacy, cash flow management, managing home equity, and how to create a Private Family Capital Reserve System that lets families operate their personal economies like banks and financial companies operate theirs. He also teaches small business owners The 7 Steps to More Sales System – how to increase revenue from existing business assets with an effective marketing system. Curtis believes education has become an integral part of his work as a financial consultant. Through Practical Wealth Advisors, Curtis focuses on helping his clients get organized with their money through cash flow management so they can make better financial decisions. Then he help find money they are losing unknowingly and unnecessarily so they can improve current cash flow in their business or family unit. His Philosophy is that there more opportunity to help people eliminate the losses in the financial lives then there is subjecting people to more risk by trying to pick winners. Investories: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@investoriespodcast7744 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@investoriespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investoriespod/ Email: investoriespodcast@gmail.com Curtis May Website: https://curtmay.clickfunnels.com/presell-page22061466 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtismay Book an Appointment: https://alphaomegawealth.com/pennsylvania/curtis-may/ Kyle: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourmultifamilymentor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_multifamily_mentor/?hl=en John:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoopeezy/?hl=en Airbnb: https://airbnb.com/h/ponderosapinehaus  

Investories Season 2: Solid Gold Business, Investing and Mindset. At investories, we love a story. But why do we start at the start? Why would we need to know about a person's formative years when the meat, the real gold is in the detail. How did you feel? What did that look like? How did you scale? Were you scared? We're busting through our own format to bring you solid gold investing, business and life advice to get you to the next level. This is Investories Season 2 - Solid Gold Business, Investing and Mindset. urtis May, the principal of Practical Wealth Advisors LLC , He helps families and business owners learn to plan wisely for the future and to achieve financial independence. Much of Curtis' time is devoted to hosting financial workshops where he lectures on financial literacy, cash flow management, managing home equity, and how to create a Private Family Capital Reserve System that lets families operate their personal economies like banks and financial companies operate theirs. He also teaches small business owners The 7 Steps to More Sales System – how to increase revenue from existing business assets with an effective marketing system. Curtis believes education has become an integral part of his work as a financial consultant. Through Practical Wealth Advisors, Curtis focuses on helping his clients get organized with their money through cash flow management so they can make better financial decisions. Then he help find money they are losing unknowingly and unnecessarily so they can improve current cash flow in their business or family unit. His Philosophy is that there more opportunity to help people eliminate the losses in the financial lives then there is subjecting people to more risk by trying to pick winners. Investories: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@investoriespodcast7744 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@investoriespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investoriespod/ Email: investoriespodcast@gmail.com Curtis May Website: https://curtmay.clickfunnels.com/presell-page22061466 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtismay Book an Appointment: https://alphaomegawealth.com/pennsylvania/curtis-may/ Kyle: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourmultifamilymentor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_multifamily_mentor/?hl=en John:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoopeezy/?hl=en Airbnb: https://airbnb.com/h/ponderosapinehaus  

Investories Season 2: Solid Gold Business, Investing and Mindset. At investories, we love a story. But why do we start at the start? Why would we need to know about a person's formative years when the meat, the real gold is in the detail. How did you feel? What did that look like? How did you scale? Were you scared? We're busting through our own format to bring you solid gold investing, business and life advice to get you to the next level. This is Investories Season 2 - Solid Gold Business, Investing and Mindset. urtis May, the principal of Practical Wealth Advisors LLC , He helps families and business owners learn to plan wisely for the future and to achieve financial independence. Much of Curtis' time is devoted to hosting financial workshops where he lectures on financial literacy, cash flow management, managing home equity, and how to create a Private Family Capital Reserve System that lets families operate their personal economies like banks and financial companies operate theirs. He also teaches small business owners The 7 Steps to More Sales System – how to increase revenue from existing business assets with an effective marketing system. Curtis believes education has become an integral part of his work as a financial consultant. Through Practical Wealth Advisors, Curtis focuses on helping his clients get organized with their money through cash flow management so they can make better financial decisions. Then he help find money they are losing unknowingly and unnecessarily so they can improve current cash flow in their business or family unit. His Philosophy is that there more opportunity to help people eliminate the losses in the financial lives then there is subjecting people to more risk by trying to pick winners. Investories: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@investoriespodcast7744 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@investoriespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investoriespod/ Email: investoriespodcast@gmail.com Curtis May Website: https://curtmay.clickfunnels.com/presell-page22061466 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtismay Book an Appointment: https://alphaomegawealth.com/pennsylvania/curtis-may/ Kyle: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourmultifamilymentor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_multifamily_mentor/?hl=en John:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoopeezy/?hl=en Airbnb: https://airbnb.com/h/ponderosapinehaus  

Welcome to Episode 176 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we continue our discussion of Chapter 12, entitled "The New Hedonism."This week:- The Root of All Good- Pleasure Can Be ContinuousNext Week:- Continuous Pain Impossible- The Relation of Pleasure To Virtue

Welcome to Episode 175 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we continue our discussion of Chapter 12, entitled "The New Hedonism."Pleasure Not Increased By ImmortalityThe Fullness of PleasureThe Unity of PleasureThe Root of All GoodPleasure Can Be ContinuousContinuous Pain ImpossibleThe Relation of Pleasure To Virtue

Welcome to Episode 174 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics.We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy."This week we continue our discussion of Chapter 12, entitled "The New Hedonism."The True Nature of PleasurePleasure, he declares, is cognate and connate with us, and by this he means not only that the inter- connection between life and pleasure manifests itself simultaneously with birth and by actions that precede the capacity to choose and understand; he means also that pleasure is of one nature with normal life, an ingredient or component of it. and not an appendage that may be attached and detached; it is a normal accompaniment of life in the same sense that pain and disease are abnormal.The Dualistic GoodThe Natural Ceilings Of PleasurePleasure Not Increased By ImmortalityThe Fullness of PleasureThe Unity of PleasureThe Root of All GoodPleasure Can Be ContinuousContinuous Pain ImpossibleThe Relation of Pleasure To Virtue

Welcome to Episode 173 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we continue our discussion of Chapter 12, entitled "The New Hedonism."Pleasure Identified As the Telos

Welcome to Episode 172 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we begin our discussion of Chapter 12, entitled "The New Hedonism."The “Summum Bonum” FallacyPleasure Identified As the TelosThe True Nature of PleasureThe Dualistic GoodThe Natural Ceilings Of PleasurePleasure Not Increased By ImmortalityThe Fullness of PleasureThe Unity of PleasureThe Root of All GoodPleasure Can Be ContinuousContinuous Pain ImpossibleThe Relation of Pleasure To Virtue

Welcome to Episode 171 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy."This week we discuss Chapter 11, entitled "Soul, Sensation, and Mind."The Body A VesselCosensitivity Of Soul And BodyRational And Irrational SoulThe Workings Of SensationVisionHearingMind As A SupersenseEmotional ImpulsesMotor ImpulsesMind

Welcome to Episode 170 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics.We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy."This week we continue our discussion of Chapter 10, entitled "The New Freedom."The Necessity of DeathFreedom, Government, And LawFreedom And Public CareersControl of EnvironmentFreedom And The Simple LifeControl Of Desires

Welcome to Episode 169 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we continue our discussion of Chapter 10, entitled "The New Freedom."Necessity And FortuneFreedom And FortuneFreedom And the GodsThe Necessity of Death

Welcome to Episode 168 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics.We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy."This week we begin our discussion of Chapter 10, entitled "The New Freedom."Choosing And AvoidingThe Double ChoiceFreedom And NecessityNecessity And Fortune

Welcome to Episode 167 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we continue our discussion of Chapter 9, entitled "The New Physics."MotionLinear and Vibratory MotionSwerve Of The AtomAcceleration and Retardation“Up” and “Down” In An Infinite UniverseA Perpendicular UniverseThe Problem Of Cause

Welcome to Episode 165 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We are now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy."This week we start Chapter 9, entitled "The New Physics."

Welcome to Episode 164 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics.We're now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy."This week we complete Chapter 8 by addressing the topic of "Feelings."

Welcome to Episode 163 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We're now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy."This week we continue in Chapter 8 and we again return to "Anticipations" - this week back in full force with both Joshua and Don assisting in the analysis.SensationsEpicurus Not An EmpiricistAnticipationsThe Account of LaertiusThe Element of AnticipationEvidences From Specific ContextLater EvidencesFeelings

Welcome to Episode 162 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We're now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy."SensationsEpicurus Not An EmpiricistAnticipationsThe Account of LaertiusThe Element of AnticipationEvidences From Specific ContextLater EvidencesFeelingsThis week we continue in Chapter 8 and move to the subsection "Anticipations."

Welcome to Episode 161 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We're now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy."SensationsEpicurus Not An EmpiricistAnticipationsThe Account of LaertiusThe Element of AnticipationEvidences From Specific ContextLater EvidencesFeelingsThis week we continue in Chapter 8 and move to the subsections "Sensations" and "Epicurus Not An Empiricist"

Welcome to Episode 160 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We're now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we begin our discussion of Chapter Eight - Sensations, Anticipations, and Feelings.SensationsEpicurus Not An EmpiricistAnticipationsThe Account of LaertiusThe Element of AnticipationEvidences From Specific ContextLater EvidencesFeelings

Episode 159 - "Epicurus And His Philosophy" Part 13 - Chapter 7 - The Canon Reason and Nature 04Welcome to Episode 159 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We're now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy."This week we complete our discussion of Chapter Seven - The Canon, Reason, and Nature.The Dethronement of ReasonRidiculeNature as the NormPriority of Nature over ReasonPlease see https://EpicureanFriends.com/lucretiustoday for full show notes.

Episode 158 - "Epicurus And His Philosophy" Part 12 - Chapter 7 - The Canon Reason and Nature 03Welcome to Episode 158 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We're now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy."This week we continue our discussion of Chapter Seven - The Canon, Reason, and NatureThe Dethronement of ReasonRidiculeNature as the NormPriority of Nature over Reason

Welcome to Episode One Hundred Fifty-Five of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we'll walk you through the ancient Epicurean texts, and we'll discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We're now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy."This week we continue in Chapter Seven - The Canon, Reason, and NatureThe Dethronement of ReasonRidiculeNature as the NormPriority of Nature over Reason

Welcome to Episode One Hundred Fifty-Four of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world.Each week we'll walk you through the ancient Epicurean texts, and we'll discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We're now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we begin our discussion of Chapter Seven - The Canon, Reason, and Nature:The Dethronement of ReasonRidiculeNature as the NormPriority of Nature over Reason

Welcome to Episode One Hundred Fifty-Three of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we'll walk you through the ancient Epicurean texts, and we'll discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We're now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we are going to address Chapter VI - The New Education (Part 2)The Use of The EpitomeThe New Textbooks

Welcome to Episode One Hundred Fifty-Two of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we'll walk you through the ancient Epicurean texts, and we'll discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics.We're now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we are going to examine Chapter 6 entitled "The New Education."Chapter VI - The New EducationIntro -Contrasts with Platonic educationNew emphasis in rhetoricRejection of dialectic and mathematicsThe Heavenly ApocalypseFlight of the mind through the universeThe Tour of the Universethe "journey" or "tour"The Use of The EpitomeThe New Textbooks

Welcome to Episode One Hundred Fifty-One of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we'll walk you through the ancient Epicurean texts, and we'll discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We're now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we are going to speed through the early development of the school before we turn to detailed treatment of individual philosophical topics:Chapter V - The New School In AthensThe School PropertyRanks And TitlesPersonnel And StudentsReverenceImagesFriendship

Welcome to Episode One Hundred Fifty of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we'll walk you through the ancient Epicurean texts, and we'll discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We're now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we are going to speed through the early development of the school before we turn to detailed treatment of individual philosophical topics:Chapter IV - Mytilene And LampsacusThe New Philosophy On TrialThe Sorites SyllogismHomer A HedonistRhetoricLampsacusThe Lampsacene CircleThe Regenerate Epicurus

Welcome to Episode One Hundred Forty-Nine of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we'll walk you through the ancient Epicurean texts, and we'll discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We're now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy."This week we discuss a number of fundamental points about the early years of Epicurus:The Cultural ContentBorn in 341 BC, seven years after death of Plato and seven years before Alexander crossed Hellespont to conquer Persia.Platonism was dominant in higher education.When Epicurus arrived in Athens the Cynics were in revolt against conventional philosophy.Epicurus owes debt to the later Aristotle in that Epicurus focused on organic life instead of inorganic, leading to setting Nature as furnishing the norm rather than hypostatized Reason as taught by Plato.Chief negative influences of the time were Platonism and oratory, both of which were focused on the political.Epicurus declared war on the whole system of Platonic education. More than half of Principle Doctrines are direct contradictions of Platonism.It is a major mistake to consider Stoicism to be the primary antagonist of Epicureans - this ignores that Stoicism was developed after Epicurean philosophy: the main enemy of Epicurus was Platonism.Epicurus A Man of EruditionSome detractors of Epicurus claim he was an ignoramus and enemy of all culture. This is absurd.Epicurus was precocious as a child and challenged his teachers on the origin of the universe.Epicurus no doubt received Platonic schooling in geometry, dialectic, and rhetoric.Epicurus shows great familiarity with Platonic texts and more than half of his doctrines are rejections of Platonic positions.Epicurus declared dialectic a superfluity but criticized Plato with acumen and wrote against the Megarians, the contemporary experts in logic.Epicurus rejected geometry as relevant to ethics but adopted the procedures of Euclid in his own textbooks. Epicurus refuted mathematicians' claims that matter is infinitely divisible.Epicurus was clearly familiar with Aristotle and adopted many of his findings.https://www.epicureanfriends.com/thread/2744-episode-one-hundred-forty-nine-the-cultural-and-academic-context-of-the-rise-of/?postID=20658#post20658

Welcome to Episode One Hundred Forty-Eight of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we'll walk you through the ancient Epicurean texts, and we'll discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We're now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy." This week we continue to discuss a series of Points and Counterpoints which Norman DeWitt describes as "True Opinions / False Opinions" about Epicurus:True Opinions - False OpinionsEpicurus' View of Truth:True: Epicurus exalted Nature as the norm of truth, revolting against Plato, who had preached “reason” as the norm and considered “Reason” to have a divine existence of its own. Epicurus studied and taught the nature and use of sensations, and the role in determining that which we consider to be true.False: Epicurus was an empiricist in the modern sense, declaring sensation to be the only source of knowledge and all sensations to be “true.”Epicurus' Method For Determining Truth:True: Epicurus taught reasoning chiefly by deduction. In this Epicurus was adopting the procedures of Euclid and partying company with both Plato and the Ionian scientists.False: Epicurus was a strict empiricist and taught reasoning mainly by induction, the truth was that Epicurus' chief reliance was upon deduction.Epicurus' As A Man of ActionTrue: Epicurus was the first missionary philosophy. Epicurus was by disposition combative and he was by natural gifts a leader, organizer, and campaigner.False: Epicurus was effeminate and a moral invalid; a passivist who taught retirement from and non-engagement with the world.Epicurus' View of Self-InterestTrue: Epicureanism was the first world philosophy, acceptable to both Greek and barbarian. Epicurus taught that we should make friends wherever possible.False: Epicurus was a totally egoistic hedonist ruled solely by a narrow view of his own self-interest.Epicurus Is Of Little Relevance to the Development of ChristianityTrue: Epicurus reoriented emphasis from political virtues to social virtues, and developed a wider viewpoint applicable to all humanity.False: Epicurus was an enemy of all religion and there is no trace of his influence in the “New Testament.”

Welcome to Episode One Hundred Forty-Seven of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we'll walk you through the ancient Epicurean texts, and we'll discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where you will find a discussion thread for each of our podcast episodes and many other topics. We're now in the process of a series of podcasts intended to provide a general overview of Epicurean philosophy based on the organizational structure employed by Norman DeWitt in his book "Epicurus and His Philosophy."This week we discuss a series of Points and Counterpoints which Norman DeWitt describes as "True Opinions / False Opinions" about Epicurus:True Opinions - False OpinionsEpicurus' Place In Greek Philosophy:True: Epicurus came immediately after Plato (idealism; absolutism) and Pyrrho (the skeptic). Platonism and Skepticism were among Epicurus' chief abominations.False: Epicurus taught in response to Stoicism. (False because Epicurean philosophy was fully developed before Zeno began teaching Stoicism.)Epicurus' Attitude Toward Learning:True: Epicurus was well educated and a trained thinker.False: Epicurus was an ignoramus and an enemy of all culture.Epicurus' Goal For Himself And His Work:True: Epicurus was not only a philosopher but a moral reformer rebelling against his teachers.False: Epicurus was nothing more than a copycat who was ungrateful to his teachers.Epicurus' Place in Greek Scientific Thought:True: Epicurus was returning to the Ionian tradition of thought which had been interrupted by Socrates and Plato. Epicurus was an Anti-Platonist and a penetrating critic of Platonism.False: Epicurean scientific thought simply copied Democritus.Epicurus' Role As a Systematizer:True: As with Herbert Spencer or Auguste Comte, Epicurus was attempting a synthesis and critique of all prior philosophical thought.False: Epicurus was a sloppy and unorganized thinker whose system-building is not worth attention.Epicurus' Dogmatism:True: Epicurus' strength was that he promulgated a dogmatic philosophy, actuated by a passion for inquiry to find certainty, and a detestation of skepticism, which he imputed even to Plato.False: Epicurus' demerit was that he promulgated a dogmatic philosophy, because he renounced inquiry.Epicurus' View of Truth:True: Epicurus exalted Nature as the norm of truth, revolting against Plato, who had preached “reason” as the norm and considered “Reason” to have a divine existence of its own. Epicurus studied and taught the nature and use of sensations, and the role in determining that which we consider to be true.False: Epicurus was an empiricist in the modern sense, declaring sensation to be the only source of knowledge and all sensations to be “true.”Epicurus' Method For Determining Truth:True: Epicurus taught reasoning chiefly by deduction. For example, atoms cannot be observed directly; their existence and properties must be determined by deduction, and the principles thereby deduced serve as standards for assessing truth. In this Epicurus was adopting the procedures of Euclid and partying company with both Plato and the Ionian scientists.False: Epicurus was a strict empiricist and taught reasoning mainly by induction.Epicurus' As A Man of ActionTrue: Epicurus was the first missionary philosophy. Epicurus was by disposition combative and he was by natural gifts a leader, organizer, and campaigner.False: Epicurus was effeminate and a moral invalid; a passivist who taught retirement from and non-engagement with the world.Epicurus' View of Self-InterestTrue: Epicureanism was the first world philosophy, acceptable to both Greek and barbarian. Epicurus taught that we should make friends wherever possible.False: Epicurus was a totally egoistic hedonist ruled solely by a narrow view of his own self-interest.Epicurus Is Of Little Relevance to the Development of ChristianityTrue: Epicurus reoriented emphasis from political virtues to social virtues, and developed a wider viewpoint applicable to all humanity.False: Epicurus was an enemy of all religion and there is no trace of his influence in the “New Testament.”