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伊比鳩魯學派 — meaning in English

Yī bǐ jiū lǔ xué pài

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English meaning

  • epicureanism noun The philosophical belief that pleasure is the highest good, particularly as advocated by Epicurus with a focus on mental pleasures and on avoidance of pain (ataraxia) through moderation and common virtue.

Senses

伊比鳩魯學派 is used for these senses in English:

  • Epicureanism (sometimes, _, proscribed) Synonym of hedonism, general pursuit of pleasure, particularly refined and knowledgeable enjoyment of good food, drink, and similar sensual pleasures.

epicureanism — full definition

  1. noun The philosophical belief that pleasure is the highest good, particularly as advocated by Epicurus with a focus on mental pleasures and on avoidance of pain (ataraxia) through moderation and common virtue.
  2. noun Synonym of hedonism, general pursuit of pleasure, particularly refined and knowledgeable enjoyment of good food, drink, and similar sensual pleasures.
  3. noun Synonym of atheism.