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To Sleep, Perchance to Dream

August 30, 2021 by Brian Julian

Death is something that affects all humans, and this realization often brings fear. Epicurus, however, argues that we do not have to fear death, once we understand what death is. He bases his explanation in science, but is it a good one, and does it relieve fear the way that Epicurus wants?

Fear, Love, and Desires

September 23, 2020September 21, 2020 by Brian Julian

As a conclusion to the series on desires, I look at a few of the key points from previous posts. The Bible’s accounts of fearing God and loving my neighbor tie the points together and explain why I should be moral in the face of my conflicting desires.