Definitions
- Referring to the philosophy of Epicurus, which emphasizes the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good. - Talking about the enjoyment of simple pleasures, such as good food, drink, and company. - Describing a lifestyle that values moderation and balance in all things, including pleasure.
- Referring to the philosophy that pleasure is the only intrinsic good and should be pursued at all costs. - Talking about the pursuit of sensual pleasure, such as sex, drugs, and other indulgences. - Describing a lifestyle that values immediate gratification over long-term consequences.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are philosophies that emphasize the pursuit of pleasure.
- 2Both involve the enjoyment of sensual pleasures, such as food, drink, and sex.
- 3Both can be seen as lifestyles that prioritize pleasure over other values.
- 4Both have roots in ancient Greek philosophy.
What is the difference?
- 1Attitude: Epicurism emphasizes moderation and balance in the pursuit of pleasure, while hedonism prioritizes immediate gratification without regard for consequences.
- 2Values: Epicurism values pleasure as one of many goods in life, while hedonism sees pleasure as the only intrinsic good.
- 3Consequences: Epicurism acknowledges the potential negative consequences of excessive pleasure-seeking, while hedonism disregards them.
- 4Philosophy: Epicurism is a more nuanced and complex philosophy that includes ideas about friendship, death, and the nature of the universe, while hedonism is a simpler philosophy focused solely on pleasure.
- 5History: Epicurism has a longer and more established history than hedonism, which emerged later as a more extreme version of pleasure-seeking.
Remember this!
Epicurism and hedonism are both philosophies that prioritize pleasure, but they differ in their attitude towards pleasure-seeking, values, consequences, philosophy, and history. Epicurism emphasizes moderation and balance in the pursuit of pleasure, while hedonism prioritizes immediate gratification without regard for consequences. Epicurism values pleasure as one of many goods in life, while hedonism sees pleasure as the only intrinsic good.
