epicureanism

Noun

Meaning

Attachment to the doctrines of Epicurus; the principles or belief of Epicurus.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

epicurism bender animalism decline decay corruption pleasure luxury abandonment enjoyment appetite indulgence decadence degeneracy sensuality
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Antonyms

honor integrity morality purity dignity dissatisfaction
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Hypernyms

ism philosophy doctrine school of thought philosophical system

Examples

According to Jain doctrine, the universe and its constituents – soul, matter, space, time, and principles of motion have always existed (a static universe similar to that of Epicureanism and steady state cosmological model ). Source: Internet

Because Epicureanism posits that pleasure is the ultimate good (telos), it has been commonly misunderstood since ancient times as a doctrine that advocates the partaking in fleeting pleasures such as constant partying, sexual excess and decadent food. Source: Internet

Epicureanism main Epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of Epicurus (c. 341–c. 270 BC), founded around 307 BC. Source: Internet

In the 17th century the French Franciscan priest, scientist and philosopher Pierre Gassendi wrote two books forcefully reviving Epicureanism. Source: Internet

Epicureanism is the dominant influence, characterizing about twice as many of these odes as Stoicism. Source: Internet

Michel Onfray is developing a post-modern approach to Epicureanism. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

epicurean philosopher epicurean philosophy epicureanise epicureanize epicureous epicurious