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True or false: Epicurus believed that extravagant pleasures lead to happiness.
True or false: Epicurus believed that extravagant pleasures lead to happiness.
False
True or false: Minimalism involves using only what is necessary to achieve a goal.
True or false: Minimalism involves using only what is necessary to achieve a goal.
True
True or false: Being wealthy necessarily means having a lot of material possessions.
True or false: Being wealthy necessarily means having a lot of material possessions.
False
True or false: Overworking can have a positive impact on our health.
True or false: Overworking can have a positive impact on our health.
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True or false: The wealthiest person is the one who has the most material possessions.
True or false: The wealthiest person is the one who has the most material possessions.
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True or false: Intellectual pleasures tend to be expensive.
True or false: Intellectual pleasures tend to be expensive.
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True or false: According to Epicurus, the highest pleasures are active pleasures.
True or false: According to Epicurus, the highest pleasures are active pleasures.
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True or false: Enjoying simple, affordable pleasures is a good way to avoid stress.
True or false: Enjoying simple, affordable pleasures is a good way to avoid stress.
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Study Notes
- Epicurus believed that extravagant pleasures do not lead to happiness.
- Minimalism is characterized by using the minimal to achieve a goal.
- Wealth and material possessions do not necessarily make someone rich.
- Overworking is detrimental to our health.
- The wealthiest person is the one most satisfied with what they have.
- Reading and intellectual pleasures are often very cheap.
- The highest pleasures are passive pleasures, such as contentment.
- Satiating ourselves through simple, affordable pleasures is our best bet.
- The cheaper our pleasures of choice, the less time and effort we need to attain them.
- Enjoying simple pleasures saves us from the stress of only finding satisfaction in what is scarce and expensive.
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Description
Explore the philosophy of happiness, wealth, and pleasures through the teachings of Epicurus and the concept of minimalism. Learn about the importance of contentment, simple pleasures, and avoiding overindulgence.
