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 Definitions of epicureanism  [ˈɛp ɪ kyʊˌrɪz əm, ˌɛp ɪˈkyʊər ɪz əm]  

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Definition of 'epicureanism' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) Epicureanism
the philosophical system of Epicurus, holding that the world is a series of fortuitous combinations of atoms and that the highest good is pleasure, interpreted as freedom from disturbance or pain.

2.  Epicureanism
(l.c.) epicurean tastes or habits.


Definition of 'epicureanism' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) epicureanism
a doctrine of hedonism that was defended by several ancient Greek philosophers


Definition of 'epicureanism' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) epicureanism
attachment to the doctrines of Epicurus; the principles or belief of Epicurus



'epicureanism' - Nearby Entries  

epicranium  epictetus  epicure  epicurean  epicureanism  epicurism  epicurus  



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