hedonist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who seeks to maximize pleasure and happiness, especially in their own lives.

  - "As a hedonist, John believed that the pursuit of pleasure was the ultimate goal in life."
  - "Susan's hedonistic lifestyle included frequent vacations, gourmet meals, and expensive clothing."

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Antonyms

hedonophobe

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hedonist
hedonia , pedestrian

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Variants

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hedonist , hedonists

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'hedone,' meaning pleasure.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus is often considered the father of hedonism.

2. Hedonism is sometimes confused with hedonism, which refers to an excessive or self-indulgent pursuit of pleasure.

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Related Concepts

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1. Epicureanism: A philosophical school of thought that emphasizes the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain.

2. Hedonistic calculus: A thought experiment used in ethics to determine the optimal course of action based on the expected pleasure or pain it will produce.

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Culture

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The concept of hedonism has been explored in various forms of art and literature, including the works of philosophers such as Epicurus and Aristippus, and the writings of authors like Aldous Huxley and Fyodor Dostoevsky.

How to Memorize "hedonist"

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   - Visualize a person indulging in pleasurable experiences, such as eating a delicious meal or taking a relaxing bath.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hedonist' with the concept of pleasure and happiness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'hedonist' comes from the Greek word 'hedone,' which means pleasure.

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