Hello! In this episode, I discuss the philosophy of the Hellenistic thinker, Epicurus. I talk about his thoughts about how we can live a good life and related issues. I hope you find this episode interesting and entertaining! Thank you for listening and all shall be well! Sources: Epicurus fragments are from either: Jason L. Saunders, Greek and Roman Philosophy After Aristotle, 47-58. The Free Press: New York, 1994. Fragments from the Vatican Collection. Kant uses the phrase "the virtuous Epicurus" in The Metaphysics of Morals, 6:485, translated by Mary Gregor. Cambridge University Press: New York, 2017.  p.s. I apologize for the erratic schedule (I play to release an episode a week for the time being, but haven't worked out a specific day on which to do it yet) and the sub-optimal audio quality (I'm working on it; this is new for me, I'm learning). Anyways, I hope you enjoy this podcast nonetheless. 

Welcome to Everything is Water episode 1! In today's short episode, I reflect on two quotes that I think can teach us something about trying to control others. I hope you find this episode interesting, informative, and that it gives you something to ponder. Thank for listening! All shall be well!  Citations: Epictetus, "The Manual of Epictetus," in Greek and Roman Philosophy After Aristotle, edited by Jason L. Saunders. The Free Press: New York, 1994. Joseph of Panephysis, The Sayings of the Desert Fathers translated by Benedicta Ward, SLG. The Liturgical Press: Collegeville, Minnesota, 1975. "Prophets of a Future Not Our Own": http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/prophets-of-a-future-not-our-own.cfm