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hedonism
[heed-n-iz-uhm]
noun
the doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the highest good.
devotion to pleasure as a way of life.
The later Roman emperors were notorious for their hedonism.
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hedonism
/ ˈhɛd-, ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm /
noun
ethics
the doctrine that moral value can be defined in terms of pleasure See utilitarianism
the doctrine that the pursuit of pleasure is the highest good
the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of principle
indulgence in sensual pleasures
hedonism
In ethics, the doctrine 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 this highest good.
Other 51Թ Forms
- ˈDzԾ adjective
- ˈDzԾ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hedonism1
Example Sentences
But it's a carefully crafted and nuanced record, where hedonism gives way to vulnerability, as she describes the doubts she has over friendships, motherhood and commercial success.
Dyer says looking back is "awful" and that his days of "hedonism" and "mad behaviour" are over.
A masculine hedonism sits between them, but Guiraudie is reticent to confirm the nature of their relationship.
Koh Samui, Thailand, where Season 3 of "The White Lotus" is set, is where grace and spirituality scrape against snake shows and sensual hedonism.
On first glance, it’s all about hedonism - sweaty dancefloors, decadent parties, bad behaviour and “looking like an icon”.
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