Sunday, February 27, 2011

Epicurus' Theories

I don't agree with the theory of the present moment. I don't think happiness is always available right now. The future is attainable and we will reach the future and it will become the now. I mean in theory yes all we will ever have is the now, but technically the future does in transition become the now. I think too much of Epicurus philosophy had too much chance. Epicurus actually made his philosophy into his ideal world which fit his comfort-ability. He made philosophy fit him, which is nice. However, Philosophy is the study of beliefs. So you cant discredit Socratic philosophy. Nor can you discredit the theory of experience of the intelligible or theology. Socratic philosophers could easily respond that we cant see air however we know it is here. That is an example of knowledge beyond the senses. Or some could respond with after life experience. That would be another example of knowledge beyond the senses. If in fact, Epicurus believe we only know through experience. Part of me honestly believes Epicurus is ridiculous.

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