Wisdom & Hedonism

This Sunday at the Hillyard Library, we enter the garden of pleasure — and ask who’s really tending it.

Is the pursuit of pleasure the fall of man or the engine of life itself? The hedonists said the good life is the pleasant life. But what happens when pleasure becomes hollow, addictive, or automated?

In this week’s Wisdom School, we’ll trace the line between:

Epicurus’s tranquil delight and modern dopamine slavery

Joy as wisdom vs. pleasure as escape

The body’s cravings vs. the soul’s satisfaction

Expect deep conversation, laughter, and maybe a little discomfort — the kind that wakes the spirit. Together, we’ll explore whether true wisdom lies in resisting pleasure… or refining it.