The Pleasure Principle

The Pleasure PrincipleIn our troubled world, looking back to ancient wisdom can shed light on fresh solutions. For years, many of us have upheld the Stoic belief in 'no pain, no gain.' But when the pace of modern life and the demands of jobs and family overwhelm us, punishing exercise regimes, productivity apps and early morning starts may not be the best solution. According to the pleasure centric philosophy of Epicureanism, life can be good without great sacrifice. By

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