Hedonism

Can pleasure be felt only when pain ends?

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41 mins

Explore the many faces of hedonism, from indulgent pleasure to disciplined peace. Discover how thinkers from Epicurus to modern psychologists question whether true happiness comes from momentary joy or deeper meaning.

Ep 1:

How Have Great Thinkers Defined Hedonism?

Ep 2:

Did Epicurus Believe in the Co-Existence of Pain and Pleasure?

Ep 3:

How Did Socrates View Hedonism?

Ep 4:

Is It Possible to Mistake Relief for Hedonism?

Ep 5:

Can Pleasure Alone Lead to a Happy Life?

Ep 6:

How Does Hedonic Adaptation Influence Choices and Outcomes?

Ep 7:

How Is Hedonism Different from Cynicism and Stoicism?

Ep 8:

Is Eudaimonia Greater Than Hedonism?

Ep 9:

What Does Hedonic Treadmill Mean?

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Discussions (12)

Sebastian

Level 8 · 10 mo ago

Nozick's machine is just the Matrix beta version.

Rayland

Level 2 · 10 mo ago

Treadmill is spot on IMO

Raphael

Level 6 · 10 mo ago

The pleasure machine sounds just like the slot floor at the casino hotel I work in. Guests plug themselves in and ignore reality. I would rather deal with the grit of loading in a show than live like that.

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