RE: Neo-Epicurean Life Hacks
November 10, 2014 at 6:14 am
(This post was last modified: November 10, 2014 at 6:14 am by bennyboy.)
(November 9, 2014 at 11:35 pm)Mequa Wrote: It is interesting though that you seem to desire spoon-feeding ("HOW SHOULD I LIVE?") when this methodology, used correctly, implies a hefty amount of thinking for oneself.That's pretty non-specific. Basically, you are saying something like "Right thinking and right action leads to happiness, which is a sensible goal for thoughts and actions." Adding that the capacity to think and do the right things is called "wisdom" doesn't help much.
Consider the utility of the right kind of wisdom towards long-term personal pleasure over pain. Consider what it would take to respect your own dignity enough to live as your own end, and make that goal your personal summum bonum.
Would you say that Machiavelli and LaVey are both Epicureans? How about Ayn Rand? How about Buddha?
