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Epicureanism, which claimed pleasure as the greatest good, was antiquity's most controversial philosophy. This video explores its place in the Roman world, with reference to the great inscription of Diogenes of Oenoanda.
My upcoming tours:
Romania: wetravel.com/trips/ancient-romania-with-toldinstone-pilgrim-groups-travel-llc-9665775880
Jordan: trovatrip.com/trip/asia/jordan/jordan-with-garrett-ryan-apr-2027
My new book: amazon.com/Leaky-Aqueducts-Battle-Pigeons-Mystery/dp/1493090607
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Chapters
0:00 Diogenes of Oenoanda
1:33 Epicureanism
3:46 Epicureans in Rome
6:33 Attacks on Epicureans
8:00 Epicureans in Greek culture
9:18 The great inscription
Taking care of your health just got easier, thanks to my sponsor Zocdoc — start here at: zocdoc.com/toldinstone
Epicureanism, which claimed pleasure as the greatest good, was antiquity's most controversial philosophy. This video explores its place in the Roman world, with reference to the great inscription of Diogenes of Oenoanda.
My upcoming tours:
Romania: wetravel.com/trips/ancient-romania-with-toldinstone-pilgrim-groups-travel-llc-9665775880
Jordan: trovatrip.com/trip/asia/jordan/jordan-with-garrett-ryan-apr-2027
My new book: amazon.com/Leaky-Aqueducts-Battle-Pigeons-Mystery/dp/1493090607
Patreon: Patreon: patreon.com/toldinstone
Check out my other channels, @toldinstonefootnotes and @scenicroutestothepast
Chapters
0:00 Diogenes of Oenoanda
1:33 Epicureanism
3:46 Epicureans in Rome
6:33 Attacks on Epicureans
8:00 Epicureans in Greek culture
9:18 The great inscription
