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| − | '''Hedonism''' is a [[philosophy]] which emphasizes the pursuit of personal pleasure above all other considerations, or as the sole consideration in life. | + | '''Hedonism''' is a [[philosophy]] which emphasizes the pursuit of personal pleasure above all other considerations, or as the sole consideration in life. |
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| + | [[Epicureanism]] could be considered a form of ancient hedonism. [[Jeremy Bentham]] endorsed hedonism in his book: ''An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation'' (1789). ''Other major contributors to debate about hedonism include [[Plato]], [[Aristotle]], [[John Stuart Mill]], Moore, Sidgwick, Ross, and Broad.'' [http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/hedonism/] | ||
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| + | Bentham and his pupil Mill, defended the ethical theory of [[Utilitarianism]] (see essay ''Utilitarianism'', 1861 and ''On Liberty'', 1859.). | ||
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Revision as of 14:39, May 21, 2008
Hedonism is a philosophy which emphasizes the pursuit of personal pleasure above all other considerations, or as the sole consideration in life.
Epicureanism could be considered a form of ancient hedonism. Jeremy Bentham endorsed hedonism in his book: An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation (1789). Other major contributors to debate about hedonism include Plato, Aristotle, John Stuart Mill, Moore, Sidgwick, Ross, and Broad. [1]
Bentham and his pupil Mill, defended the ethical theory of Utilitarianism (see essay Utilitarianism, 1861 and On Liberty, 1859.).