Hedonism vs. Epicurean

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.

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

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

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

the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle

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

the pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence.

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

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.

Pursuing pleasure, especially in reference to food or comfort.

One who is devoted to pleasure.

Pertaining to Epicurus, or following his philosophy.

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

Example: ‘Courses of the most refined and epicurean dishes.’;

A follower or Epicurus.

One given to epicurean indulgence.

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

of Epicurus or epicureanism;

Example: ‘Epicurean philosophy’;

devoted to pleasure;

Example: ‘a hedonic thrill’; ‘lives of unending hedonistic delight’; ‘epicurean pleasures’;

furnishing gratification of the senses;

Example: ‘an epicurean banquet’; ‘enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs’; ‘Lucullus spent the remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence’; ‘a chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishness’;