The Pleasure Principle: Epicureanism: A Philosophy for Modern Living Audiobook (Free)

In our troubled world, looking back again to ancient wisdom can shed light on fresh solutions.

For years, many of us have upheld the Stoic belief in ‘no pain, zero gain.’ However when the speed of modern existence as well as the demands of jobs and family members overwhelm us, punishing workout regimes, productivity apps and morning hours starts may possibly not be the best answer.

According to the pleasure-centric beliefs of Epicureanism, existence can be good without great sacrifice. By consciously training ‘choice and avoidance’ – by being proper about our recreational, professional and familial pursuits – we are able to live with much less dread and regret. By understanding our put in place a world that came into being by chance, we can gain better perspective on our part within it and where our priorities should lie.

Simply no honest philosopher can give you a formula for happiness, however in The Pleasure Process, Professor Catherine Wilson explores how Epicureanism can provide a construction for thinking about life’s key issues, including family, loss of life, politics, religion, prosperity, science, and like.