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epicureanism
Epicureanism (noun) means the philosophy taught by Epicurus, that pleasure is the greatest good, reached mainly through calm of mind and moderate living rather than excess.
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1
The philosophy taught by Epicurus, that pleasure is the greatest good, reached mainly through calm of mind and moderate living rather than excess.
2
The general pursuit of pleasure, especially a refined enjoyment of fine food and drink.
3
Another word for atheism.
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Etymology
From Epicurean + -ism. As a pejorative synonym of atheism, both from the philosophy's rejection of deontological morality and from Epicurus's specific belief that the Greek gods—if they did exist—did not concern themselves at all with mankind, its actions, or any system of reward or punishment for them. Doublet of epicurism.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of epicureanism?
"epicureanism" (noun) means the philosophy taught by Epicurus, that pleasure is the greatest good, reached mainly through calm of mind and moderate living rather than excess.
What is another word for epicureanism?
Other words for "epicureanism" include hedonism, atheism.
What are the different meanings of epicureanism?
"epicureanism" has 3 main meanings: 1. The philosophy taught by Epicurus, that pleasure is the greatest good, reached mainly through calm of mind and moderate living rather than excess; 2. The general pursuit of pleasure, especially a refined enjoyment of fine food and drink; 3. Another word for atheism.
