Live while you are alive
A book recently published by Richard Sennett discusses the atmosphere of the typical 1970’s workplace in the UK. Work was often hard and boring, sometimes dangerous; the bosses were frequently bullies, and the workers stuck together against the bosses. Notwithstanding this companies were held together by what he calls the social triangle of management, workers …
Pat Robertson claims that the tornadoes in the mid-West of the US may not have happened if people had prayed for divine intervention, “If enough people were praying He would’ve intervened. You could pray. Jesus stilled the storm. You can still storms.” He also told people who live in areas prone to natural disasters that …
Epicurus was an unusual philosopher. He genuinely believed in equality, unlike people like Plato. A lot is talked about Athenian democracy, but that democracy excluded slaves and women. Epicurus caused a scandal by accepting into his Garden both slaves and women and apparently treated them as equals, respecting their views. This was unheard of. Still …
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Contrary to popular belief, an excessive income brings with it dissatisfaction, not pleasure. Epicurus told us that a wise man aims to make enough money to live peaceably, with a full stomach and with minimal stress. Things of the mind are more important than the bank balance. Think of those bankers and CEOs who pocket …
Seeking luxuries (extravagant food, excessive drink or sex) creates anxiety in our minds and disturbance in our bodies.
