How To Live A "Good Life", The Epicurean Way

Every philosopher worth his salt has put forth, in one way or another, a theory of the "Good Life", and the means by which this universal goal to be obtained. In his pursuit of the "Good Life" or, Eudaimonia, each philosopher offered his unique guidance.

Aristotle advised the cultivation and practice of the virtues. Aristippos suggested indulgence and sybaritic excess. Zeno encouraged a life of Stoic resolve, lived in accordance with nature. While Epicurus, our subject for today, promoted pleasure, above all else.

Yet his conception of "pleasure" is not what you'd expect. Listen to this episode, and learn how to achieve the Good Life, Eudaimonia, the Epicurean way.