hedonism
Created: Katie Kitamura Writes a World Ruled by Charisma
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Topic: philosophy
The Triumph of Bacchus
Painting by Diego Velázquez
Hedonism is a school of thought that argues that seeking pleasure and avoiding suffering are the only elements of well-being.
The condition of being unable to experience pleasure is anhedonia
Early philosophy
Sumerian civilization
In the original Old Babylonian version of the Epic of Gilgamesh, which was written soon after the invention of writing, Siduri gave the following advice: "Fill your belly. Day and night make merry. Let days be full of joy. Dance and make music day and night.… These things alone are the concern of men." This may represent the first recorded advocacy of a hedonistic philosophy.[10|10]
Classical Greek philosophy
Democritus seems to be the earliest philosopher on record to have categorically embraced a hedonistic philosophy; he called the supreme goal of life "contentment" or "cheerfulness," claiming that "joy and sorrow are the distinguishing mark of things beneficial and harmful.[13|13]
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#RemovedTag Hedonism