The Garden of Epicurus
The anatomy of desire
Friendship over stuff
The misunderstood legacy
YOUR GOAL
Master of Epicurus on real pleasure
artiteacher Friendship over stuff
Forget the gold, pass simple bread, friends are the wealth!
artiteacher Buying things gives a temporary rush, but Epicurus argued that material goods cannot heal emotional wounds or loneliness.
artiteacher Members of the Garden lived together, sharing resources voluntarily out of mutual trust rather than forced financial pooling.
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No shared bank: Epicurus refused to force his followers to pool their money, arguing that true friends should share voluntarily rather than out of legal obligation.
A relationship of mutual affection, trust, and cooperation between people. In 306 BCE, Epicurus established an Athenian community where companions prioritized mutual support over material acquisitions.
Which of these best describes how Epicureans lived together in their community?
How did Epicurus view the temporary happiness we get from buying new material possessions?
How did Epicurean communities maintain their peaceful bonds without strict legal contracts?
Why did Epicurus advise against his followers legally pooling all their money into a single shared account?
What did Epicurus believe was the single greatest contributor to a lifetime of happiness?
Which of these did Epicurus argue is a major downside of chasing extreme material wealth?