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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;JayAg47, post: 25645781, member: 112342&quot;]Thanks to this hobby, I discovered Marcus Aurelius and his Meditations, and recently the Discourses of Epictetus. A common theme in these Stoic texts is the significance of moderation, detachment from material possessions, and a focus on minimalism. Stoicism also teaches that true contentment comes from within, rather than from external possessions. One could argue that you can appreciate history without owning coins, just as many people go crazy for dinosaurs without owning any fossils. So I find this hobby seems to contrast with stoic principles.</p><p><br /></p><p>While I haven&#039;t explored Epicurean texts yet, I believe that the act of collecting, the thrill of hunt and the satisfaction in building a collection, along with its social aspects align more closely with Epicureanism. It also celebrates the pursuit of pleasure and the enjoyment of simple, meaningful experiences. This hobby could be viewed as an appreciation for history and beauty, which resonates with Epicurean thought.</p><p><br /></p><p>I’m not suggesting we need to strictly follow one philosophy or the other, but I’d love to hear your thoughts on this, and how you approach this hobby.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1640655[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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