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Greek thinker who believed that the goal in life should be pleasure and luxurious living?
Epicurean
What is epicure?
A person with refined taste, especially in food and wine. 2. A person devoted to sensuous pleasure and luxurious living.
What was luxurious living like in the 1920's?
HARD
Who were the Epicureans?
The Epicureans were Hellenistic philosophers in ancient Greece. They believed that pleasure was the "greatest good". By pleasure they did not mean unbridled hedoism, they meant that you should live a quiet satisfied life, shielded from the Hellenistic world.
What was Epicureanism?
Epicureanism was a philosophical system founded by the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus. It emphasized the pursuit of pleasure and the importance of mental tranquility as the highest good in life. Epicureans believed in living modestly, cultivating friendships, and seeking to minimize pain and anxiety.
The epicureans and stoics disagreed about?
The nature of happiness and its attainment. Epicureans believed that pleasure and absence of pain were the ultimate sources of happiness, while Stoics believed that true happiness could be found by living in accordance with reason and virtue, regardless of external circumstances.
What is the philosophy of living life to the fullest and seeking pleasure called?
Hedonism is the philosophy of living life to the fullest and seeking pleasure as the ultimate goal. It emphasizes maximizing pleasure and minimizing pain in one's pursuit of happiness and fulfillment.
Quotations on are you living a more luxurious life than your forefathers?
yes we hav toilet paper
Who was the English thinker believed that people were naturally cruel greedy and selfish?
Thomas Hobbes, an English philosopher, believed that human nature is inherently driven by self-interest and a desire for power. He famously argued in his book "Leviathan" that in the absence of a strong central authority, people living in a state of nature would be in a constant state of conflict and war.
What is a humble dwelling?
A humble dwelling is a simple living space of some kind that is not luxurious, it is merely functional.
What do you call a person who likes the good things in life?
A person who enjoys the good things in life is often referred to as a hedonist. This term describes someone who seeks pleasure and satisfaction as the primary goal of life. Alternatively, they might be called a bon vivant, which specifically refers to someone who enjoys luxurious living and fine experiences.
What type of activity is gardening?
Gardening can be either a profession, if you earn your living at it or a hobby if you do it for pleasure.
