A Brief History of Hedonism

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A Brief History of Hedonismexplores one of philosophy's most enduring and controversial doctrines, tracing the development of the idea that pleasure is the highest good and the proper aim of human life. From its ancient origins in the teachings of Aristippus of Cyrene and its sophisticated refinement by Epicurus, who distinguished between different types of pleasures and advocated for ataraxia (tranquility), this book examines how hedonistic phi...