Epicurean Club

Thanks to our helpful friends at wikipedia I'll start by extolling the virtues of Epicureanism:

"Epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of Epicurus (c. 341–c. 270 BCE), founded around 307 BCE. Epicurus was an atomic materialist, following in the steps of Democritus. His materialism led him to a general attack on superstition and divine intervention. Following Aristippus—about whom very little is known—Epicurus believed that the greatest good was to seek modest pleasures in order to attain a state of tranquility and freedom from fear (ataraxia) as well as absence of bodily pain (aponia) through knowledge of the workings of the world and the limits of our desires. The combination of these two states is supposed to constitute happiness in its highest form. Although Epicureanism is a form of hedonism, insofar as it declares pleasure as the sole intrinsic good, its conception of absence of pain as the greatest pleasure and its advocacy of a simple life make it different from "hedonism" as it is commonly understood."

I have chosen to name my Blog the 'Epicurean Club' because I think there is wisdom in this ancient philosophy. It certainly doesn't capture my personal worldview entirely but I appreciate the idea of enjoying modest pleasures while advocating a simple life. I hope you enjoy reading my blog as I'll be reporting any modest pleasures that strike my fancy!

So to conclude this first post I'd like to welcome you all to 'The Epicurean Club'

Warm Regards,
Theron