The Pursuit of Pleasure Ends in Moderation
Lessons in true hedonism from Epicurus and the Buddha
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6 min readNov 4, 2021
Philosophers have been speculating on how to live a fulfilling life for centuries, some more successfully than others, and some driven beyond the brink of psychosis by the pursuit. Several have promoted unbridled hedonism, others self-sacrifice. Many have emphasised self-reflection and looking inwards…
