epicurisme — meaning in English
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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.
- hedonism noun The pursuit of pleasure and enjoyment as the main aim of life, often with little regard for restraint or consequences.
Senses
epicurisme 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.
- hedonism (ethics, uncountable) The philosophical belief that happiness, particularly sensual pleasure, is the highest good in life.
epicureanism — full definition
- 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.
- noun Synonym of hedonism, general pursuit of pleasure, particularly refined and knowledgeable enjoyment of good food, drink, and similar sensual pleasures.
- noun Synonym of atheism.
hedonism — full definition
- noun The pursuit of pleasure and enjoyment as the main aim of life, often with little regard for restraint or consequences.
- noun In philosophy, the doctrine that pleasure is the highest good and that actions are right in so far as they produce it.