Epicureanism
The philosophical belief that pleasure is the highest good, particularly as advocated…The philosophical belief that pleasure is the highest good, particularly as advocated by Epicurus with a focus on mental pleasures and on avoidance of pain (ataraxia) through moderation and common virtue.
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable, usually)The philosophical belief that pleasure is the highest good, particularly as advocated by Epicurus with a focus on mental pleasures and on avoidance of pain (ataraxia) through moderation and common virtue.
эпикуре́йствоepikuréjstvo
(proscribed, sometimes, uncountable, usually)Synonym of hedonism, general pursuit of pleasure, particularly refined and knowledgeable enjoyment of good food, drink, and similar sensual pleasures.
(obsolete, uncountable, usually)Synonym of atheism.
- a doctrine of hedonism that was defended by several ancient Greek philosophers
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From Epicurean + -ism. As a pejorative synonym of atheism, both from the philosophy's rejeFrom Epicurean + -ism. As a pejorative synonym of atheism, both from the philosophy's rejection of deontological morality and from Epicurus's specific belief that the Greek gods—if they did exist—did not concern themselves at all with mankind, its actions, or any system of reward or punishment for them. Doublet of epicurism.
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