What is herdonism?

Answer 1

Herdonism (n.) - an awareness of institutionalized forces who seek to discourage the pursuit of individual liberty, while emboldening the more easily-controlled collective.

While hedonism promotes the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good, for tomorrow is not guaranteed, herdonism encourages balance between the joyous and harsh aspects of life. Embracing both forces us to face our deepest fears, reconcile with the things outside of our mortal control, and find happiness in simplistic solitude. Out of this transformative journey, something less tangible but more enduring can emerge for the individual.

See also:

Herdonist (n.) - one who strives to free him or herself from the collective mindset and fully embrace their individuality.

Herdonistic (adj.) - engaged in the inward and outward pursuit of individualistic interests; a self-nourishing journey.

Note: These answers are based on my personal insight and inspired by the works of philosophers, authors, and other thought-provoking individuals such as: Carl Jung, Hermann Hesse, Aldous Huxley, and Butler Shaffer.

Answer 2

Hedonism is a philosophical belief that the pursuit of pleasure and happiness is the highest good in life. It emphasizes maximizing individual pleasure and minimizing pain, often associated with the idea of seeking pleasure as the primary goal in life.