¶ Procedure And Goals
¶ Welcome!
In Epicurean Week we will provide you the basic teachings of Epicurus so that you can decide for yourself whether Epicurean philosophy is right for you. Each day we will present a key insight, an explanation of what it means, and a set of exercises to allow you to apply Epicurus’ insight in your own life.
¶ Daily Focus
Day One - Pleasure Is The Beginning And The End of the Best Life
Day Two - The Universe Is Natural And There Is No Fate Or Supernatural God
Day Three - Knowledge Of What You Need to Know Is Based On The Senses, Anticipations, And Feelings
Day Four - There Is No Reward, Punishment, or Life Of Any Kind After Death
Day Five - The Virtues Are Tools For Pursuing A Pleasing Life, Not Ends In Themselves
Day Six - Pleasure And Pain Are Of Both Body and Mind, And Their Guidance Must Be Managed Intelligently
Day Seven - As You Go Forward, Keep Your Focus On The Big Picture And Cultivate Friends With Whom You Can Find The Details
¶ Exercises List
It is very important to go through the sequence of explanations and review of authorities presented day by day in Epicurean Week so that you will understand the reasoning behind the philosophy. Each Daily Focus contains within in exercises for developing and extending a particular aspect of Epicurean philosophy. If you would like to begin immediately with the exercises, or just have a handy list by which to remember them in the future, go here to see our full list of exercises.
¶ Related Topics
Alternate Orders of Presentation.
What To Expect As Differences Between “Epicurean Week” and “Stoic Week”
Suggestions On How To Use the Epicurean Basic Training Material
List of Exercises Recommended By The Ancient Epicureans
List of Exercises Using Modern Opportunities
Lists of Passages to Commit to Memory