Cyrenaicism
Synonym of hedonism, particularly the specific beliefs of the philosophical school of…Synonym of hedonism, particularly (ethics, chiefly historical) the specific beliefs of the philosophical school of Aristippus of Cyrene, advocating pursuit of sensual pleasure as the highest good.
/ˈsaɪriˌneɪəsɪzm/
Meaning
1 senses(derogatory, usually)Synonym of hedonism, particularly (ethics, chiefly historical) the specific beliefs of the philosophical school of Aristippus of Cyrene, advocating pursuit of sensual pleasure as the highest good.
Origin
From Cyrenaic + -ism, q.v.From Cyrenaic + -ism, q.v.
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