Let’s talk about pleasure. No, not that kind of pleasure—unless that’s your thing, then hey, you do you. I’m talking about the kind of pleasure…
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Type of Book: Philosophical Treatise Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, written in the 4th century BCE, is one of the foundational texts of Western moral philosophy. Named…
Epicurus reminds us that happiness doesn’t have to come with a side of existential dread or a hefty price tag. While many of us might…
Let’s be honest: whenever someone tells you to “be more grateful,” it sounds about as exciting as being asked to sort through a pile of…
When you hear the name “Epicurus,” you might picture some ancient Greek guy lounging around with a wine goblet in one hand and a plate…
Hedonia. It’s another gem from the ancient Greeks, and no, it’s not a mythical land or the name of a boutique wine. (Although it would…
Philosophers have debated for centuries whether happiness is the ultimate goal of human life. Aristotle thought so, coining the term eudaimonia, which is often translated…
What small or large pleasures do you look forward to each day? How do they make you feel in the moment, and do they add…
So, you’re juggling deadlines, meetings, and probably at least one person (boss/kid/parter) demanding your attention–while trying to also keep your sanity intact. The last thing…
Aristotle’s concept of eudaimonia–often translated as “flourishing” or “well-being”–is central to his ethical philosophy. He argued that eudaimonia is the highest good and the ultimate…