epicureanism
- noun
- /ˌɛpɪkjʊəˈrænɪzəm/
- Specialized
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epicureísmo
- There's a difference between Epicureanism, hedonism and with what I think I have, which is addiction.
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- As you know, the through the centuries Epicureanism spread.
- So Cicero says that Epicureanism, it is really the main rival position.
Examples
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Dudeism has a great deal in common with Epicureanism—the original, uncompromised first draft—which states that simple pleasures are best and that less is actually more.
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As you know, the through the centuries Epicureanism spread.
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Juxtaposed against Stoicism was Epicureanism, which espoused the theory that the natural world was formed by chance and without order, and man was, therefore, free to direct his own destiny.
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Indeed, the excessive playfulness that often arises from such an understanding of political philosophy is not all that different from the Epicureanism that Plato himself opposed or, paradoxically enough, from the postmodernism that Straussians uniformly attack.
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For example, some Jews converted to Christianity while some Romans embraced Stoicism or Epicureanism, Mithraism for men and Cybele or Isis for women right along with Roman mythology; every citizen made sacrifices to the gods and goddesses except the Jews and the Christians.
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The philosophy of epicureanism teaches that the pursuit of simple pleasures leads to a fulfilling life.
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Many believe that epicureanism encourages finding joy in everyday moments, like sharing meals with friends.
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The principles of epicureanism emphasize the importance of physical pleasure as a path to happiness.
Synonyms
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The idea that pleasure is the most important goal in life
A way of life that seeks pleasure and physical enjoyment
A belief that people should try to get pleasure now without thinking about the future
Antonyms
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Choosing not to have something you want for moral, religious, or unselfish reasons
- Formal
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A way of living with very strict self-control that avoids pleasure for religious or spiritual reasons
How Hedonistic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Epicureanism comes from the name of the ancient Greek teacher Epicurus, who taught that 'pleasure', especially calm 'simple pleasures' and being free from pain, is the best way to live. You can also see his name in the word epicure, meaning someone who enjoys good food, so epicureanism means a way of life that values enjoying pleasant, often simple, things.