Definitions for hedonism
ˈhid nˌɪz əmhe·do·nism

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 4 votes

1. hedonismnoun

   the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle

2. hedonismnoun

   an ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. hedonismnoun

   The belief 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 the highest good.

2. hedonismnoun

   A general devotion to the pursuit of pleasure.

3. Etymology: From ἡδονή + -ism. (Eng. usg. 1856)

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1. Hedonism

   Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good) is a song by British rock group Skunk Anansie. It was released in January 1997 as a single from their second album, Stoosh. The song reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and was certified Silver in February 2019 for sales exceeding 200,000 copies. It also proved to be a top 10 hit in the Netherlands, Norway and Switzerland. In Iceland the song peaked at number one. It is regarded as one of Skunk Anansie's most known singles and was a popular choice at concerts. Skin performs a version of the song at many of her solo gigs.

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1. hedonism

   Hedonism is a philosophical or ethical belief that pleasure or happiness is the highest good and ultimate goal in life. It encourages individuals to seek out and prioritize experiences that bring joy, satisfaction, and enjoyment. Hedonists often advocate for fulfilling one's desires and maximizing pleasure while minimizing pain and suffering.

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1. Hedonism

   Hedonism is a school of thought that argues that pleasure is the only intrinsic good. In very simple terms, a hedonist strives to maximize net pleasure. Ethical hedonism is the idea that all people have the right to do everything in their power to achieve the greatest amount of pleasure possible to them. It is also the idea that every person's pleasure should far surpass their amount of pain. Ethical hedonism is said to have been started by a student of Socrates, Aristippus of Cyrene. He held the idea that pleasure is the highest good.

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1. Hedonism

   hēd′ō-nizm, 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. [Gr. hēdonē, pleasure.]

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1. Hedonism

   the doctrine of the Cyrenaics that pleasure is the end of life, and the measure of virtue, or the summum bonum.

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1. • Ethical Motive
   • Ethics

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1. demonish

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hedonism in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hedonism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=hedonism
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hedonism
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedonism
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=hedonism
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=hedonism
7. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Hedonism