EPICUREANISM: Ancient Answers to Modern Questions" | Marc Nelson | TEDxOgden

Equality. Serenity. Minimalism. These might sound like modern values, but these ideas were embraced by ancient Greeks over 2,300 years ago. In a philosophy of life now known as Epicureanism, Epicurus recommended maximizing peace of mind and health of body by embracing minimalism, humble lifestyles, gratitude and more. You might be surprised by how applicable these ancient ideas are to modern dilemmas. You might even call Epicurus the Original Millennial. Marc Nelson is an Adjunct Instructor at Weber State University where he teaches philosophy, honors, and study abroad courses. He lives with his wife and 2 kids in Ogden, and enjoys hiking the Ogden mountains, floating the Ogden River, and drinking the Ogden beer. Whenever possible, he tries to live by Epicurean teachings. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx