Episode

Lesson 2.7: The Garden

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The Luxury of Virtue
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Mar 28, 2025
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4426
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Summary

In the Garden, Epicurus taught that happiness is simpler than we think—and closer than we imagine. Topics discussed: * The Four-Part Cure—Epicurus' compact prescription for a peaceful life * Pleasure and the Good Life—Understanding katastematic vs. kinetic pleasures * Empty Desires and Quiet Joys—How to escape the traps of social ambition and luxury * Friendship, Death, and the Gods—Replacing fear with clarity and connection * Living Like Epicurus—Why wine, a warm bath, and a few good friends might be all you need For more information, visit theluxuryofvirtue.com [https://www.theluxuryofvirtue.com/].