Hedonism vs. Epicurean

Hedonismnoun

The belief that pleasure or happiness is the highest good in life. Some hedonists, such as the Epicureans, have insisted that pleasure of the entire mind, not just pleasure of the senses, is the highest good.

Hedonismnoun

(countable) A general devotion to the pursuit of pleasure.

Hedonismnoun

The doctrine of the Hedonic sect; the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle.

Hedonismnoun

The ethical theory which finds the explanation and authority of duty in its tendency to give pleasure.

Hedonismnoun

the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle

Hedonismnoun

an ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good

Hedonismnoun

the pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence.

Hedonismnoun

the ethical theory that pleasure (in the sense of the satisfaction of desires) is the highest good and proper aim of human life.

Hedonism

Hedonism refers to a family of theories, all of which have in common that pleasure plays a central role in them. Psychological or motivational hedonism claims that our behavior is determined by desires to increase pleasure and to decrease pain.

Epicureanadjective

Pursuing pleasure, especially in reference to food or comfort.

Epicureannoun

One who is devoted to pleasure.

Epicureanadjective

Pertaining to Epicurus, or following his philosophy.

Epicureanadjective

Given to luxury; adapted to luxurious tastes; luxurious; pertaining to good eating.

Epicureannoun

A follower or Epicurus.

Epicureannoun

One given to epicurean indulgence.

Epicureannoun

a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)

Epicureanadjective

of Epicurus or epicureanism;

Epicureanadjective

devoted to pleasure;

Epicureanadjective

furnishing gratification of the senses;