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What are the two main components of a happy life according to Epicurean philosophy?
Ataraxia and Aponia
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According to Epicurean philosophy, a happy life is characterized by ataraxia (peace and freedom from fear) and aponia (the absence of pain). Epicurus believed that pursuing philosophy and living a self-sufficient life surrounded by friends could help achieve this state.
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