Hedonism
- “what is hedonism in philosophy”
- “is hedonism selfish”
- “what is wrong with hedonism”
- “hedonism vs epicureanism”
:: COMPARE ::
HedonismvsEpicureanism
The short answer
Epicureanism is a hedonism, but an austere one. The 'eat, drink and be merry' caricature actually describes the rival Cyrenaics, who prioritised immediate bodily pleasure — and whom Epicurus argued against. Two versions of one thesis, pointing in opposite practical directions.
Side by side
| Aspect | Hedonism | Epicureanism |
|---|---|---|
| Is | A family of theses | One member of it |
| Scope | Value and motivation | A way of living |
| Ceiling | Unspecified | Painlessness |
| Caricature fits | The Cyrenaics | Nobody |
Which one you meant
Readers who land here meaning Hedonism rather than Epicureanism are usually searching for phrases like “what is hedonism in philosophy”, “is hedonism selfish”, “what is wrong with hedonism”.
Epicureanism
- “what did epicurus actually teach”
- “why is epicurean used for food”
- “did epicurus believe in luxury”
- “epicurus on death”
Which came first
Epicureanism. c. 307/306 BCE — He founds the Garden in Athens — a combination of philosophical community and school.
- c. 307/306 BCEEpicureanismHe founds the Garden in Athens — a combination of philosophical community and school.
- c. 435–356 BCEHedonismAristippus and the Cyrenaics hold that pleasure is the ultimate good and that everyone should pursue all immediate pleasures, prioritising bodily over mental pleasure.
Read either one in full