Epicurus (c. 341–c. 270 BC)
The philosophy originated by Epicurus flourished for seven centuries. It propounded an ethic of individual pleasure as the sole or chief good in life. Hence, Epicurus advocated living in such a way as to derive the greatest amount of pleasure possible during one’s lifetime, yet doing so moderately in order to avoid the suffering incurred by overindulgence in such pleasure (Except for Watermelon Martinis at Bungalow 8-- Von Kwon). The emphasis was placed on pleasures of the mind rather than on physical pleasures. Therefore, for example, according to Epicurus, WITH WHOM (qualitative) a person eats with is of greater importance than WHAT or HOW MUCH (quantitative) is eaten.
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Speaking of intense pleasures, have you been to any of the Tristan und Isolde performances at the Met. Though the odd mishaps therein have gotten most of the publicity, the music (especially from Levine and the orchestra) was as close to sublime as anything I've experienced lately.
Pierce, I'm waiting for you to take me through the Opera experience. I need a Virgil for the operas and you are the best one. We can then go 'wilding' in Central Park like the good old days. We can put on a hooded sweatshirt that says in the front, "Fuck Art..." and in the back says, "Let's Kill!" That is, after the opera.
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