r/Epicureanism is a subreddit with 20k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses epicurus, epicureanism, epicureans, philosophy, and life.
Place for discussion of the philosophy of Epicurus.
Popular Themes in r/Epicureanism
#1
Advice Requests
: "Book recommendation: Is 'Living for Pleasure - an epicurean guide to life' worth the read?"
15 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "The Good Is Easy to Obtain"
5 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "Looking people for create a Spanish-speaking Epicurean community"
2 posts
#4
News
: "An entire Herculaneum scroll has been read for the first time | Vesuvius Challenge"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Epicureanism
#1
Epicurus
: "Did Epicurus Emphasize the Reduction of Pain? Of Course!"
12 posts
#2
Epicureanism
: "Good read for those interested in Epicureanism."
10 posts
#3
Epicureans
: "Stoics and Epicureans are Rational but why did they disagree?"
6 posts
#4
Philosophy
: "Stop using "modern" terminology to describe Hellenistic Philosophy."
4 posts
#5
Life
: "What Epicurean principles aren't compatible/practical with modern Life?"
4 posts
#6
God
: "Infographic on not fearing God"
3 posts
#7
Epicurean
: "What Epicurean principles aren't compatible/practical with modern life?"
3 posts
#8
Friendship
: "Is Epicurean Friendship harder to realize in modern society?"
2 posts
#9
Pleasures
: "Ideas That Matter | A Conversation With Hiram Crespo About Epicureanism, Pleasures, and Community"
2 posts
#10
Epicurean Paradox
: "Modern version of Epicurean Paradox"
2 posts
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Last updated: August 10, 2026