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The webpage is an article titled "Epicurus's 4-Part Recipe for Happiness" from the blog 'The Living Philosophy'. It delves into the philosophical teachings of Epicurus, the ancient Greek philosopher known for his unique perspective on attaining happiness. The article explores the four-part cure (Tetrapharmakos) he proposed: 1) Don't fear God, indicating that the gods should not be feared but emulated, 2) Don't worry about death; it's neither painful nor pleasurable, 3) What we need is easy to get, emphasizing the importance of simple pleasures and the need to minimize pain rather than maximize pleasure, 4) What's terrible is easy to endure, asserting that most acute pains don't last long and chronic pains cause only mild distress. The post also discusses Epicurus's life, his view on friendship, his philosophy of hedonism, and his influence on modern thinkers like Thomas Jefferson and Karl Marx.
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Jan. 30, 2024, 8:42 p.m.
What influence did he have on Marx?
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Jan. 30, 2024, 8:43 p.m.
Epicurus's influence on Marx is evident in Marx's doctoral dissertation, where he analyzed and critiqued Epicurean philosophy. While Marx disagreed with some aspects, he appreciated Epicurus's ideas about materialism and the importance of personal freedom. Marx's concept of alienation and the emphasis on human well-being can be traced back to Epicurean philosophy. However, Marx extended these ideas to include not just individual, but societal well-being, forming the basis for his theories of communism.
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Jan. 30, 2024, 8:43 p.m.