Hedonism
['hiːd(ə)nɪz(ə)m;'he-] or ['hidənɪzəm]
Definition
(noun.) an ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good.
(noun.) the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle.
Edited by Angelina--From WordNet
Definition
n. in ethics the doctrine that happiness is the highest good.—adjs. Hedon′ic Hedonist′ic.—n.pl. Hedon′ics the doctrine of pleasure.—n. Hē′donist one who advocates hedonism.
Editor: Moll
Examples
- This is generally known as either hedonism or utilitarianism. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
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