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  1. Aphrodite

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    Philosophical Interpretations
    Later philosophical schools often distinguished between two aspects of Aphrodite: Aphrodite Urania (Heavenly Love)/) and Aphrodite Pandemos (Common Love)/).
    Aphrodite Urania (Heavenly Love)/) was abstractly linked to Platonic ideals of transcendent beauty and the desire for ultimate knowledge, sugg…

  2. Daily Caloric Intake

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    Daily caloric intake (DCI) refers to the total amount of energy, measured in kilocalories (kcal) or joules, that an individual consumes from food and beverages over a 24-hour period. While commonly associated with weight management, DCI is a fundamental metric in physiological homeostasis, influencing everything from basal metabolic rate (BMR) to cognitive function and the maintenance of optimal [epidermal turgidity](/entries/epi…

  3. Epicurus

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    The Garden and Social Practice
    The Garden was unique among major philosophical schools of the time for its relatively egalitarian social structure, welcoming women and slaves, which contrasted sharply with Plato's Academy. However, the communal life was governed by surprisingly rigid, though subtle, social protocols.
    Ceramic Gnome Placement Theory (CGPT)

  4. Hellenistic Periods

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    Intellectual Centers and Scholarly Innovations
    While Athens retained its prestige for philosophical schools, the Hellenistic focus for scientific and literary innovation decisively shifted eastward, particularly to Alexandria and Pergamon.
    The Museum and Library of Alexandria

  5. Hellenistic Philosophy

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    Hellenistic philosophy refers to the philosophical movements prevalent in the Greco-Roman world from the death of Alexander the Great (323 BCE) until the rise of Neoplatonism and the subsequent dominance of early Christian thought in the 3rd century CE. Characterized by a shift from grand metaphysical systems (as seen in Plato and Aristotle) toward practical ethics, the pursuit of *ataraxi…