What is hedonism? Perhaps this word is not often used in colloquial speech, but occasionally it can be heard on television or found on the Internet.
In this article, we will tell you what is meant by hedonism, and also mention the history of the origin of this term.
Who is a hedonist
The founder of hedonism is the ancient Greek philosopher Aristippus, who shared 2 human states - pleasure and pain. In his opinion, the meaning of life for a person consisted in the desire for physical pleasure.
Translated from the ancient Greek word "hedonism" means - "pleasure, pleasure."
Thus, a hedonist is a person for whom pleasure is considered the highest good and the meaning of all life, while all other values are only means for achieving pleasure.
What a person will enjoy depends on his level of development and personal preferences. For example, for one the greatest good will be reading books, for another - entertainment, and for the third - improving their appearance.
It should be noted that, unlike the Sybarites, who strive to lead an exceptionally idle life and often live at someone else's expense, hedonists are inclined to self-development. In addition, to achieve pleasure, they spend their money, and do not sit on someone's neck.
Today we have begun to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy hedonism. In the first case, the desired is achieved in a way that does not harm others. In the second case, for the sake of receiving pleasure, a person is ready to neglect the opinions and feelings of others.
At the moment, there are more and more hedonists, which is facilitated by the development of technology. Using the Internet and various gadgets, a person indulges in different types of pleasures: games, watching videos, watching the life of celebrities, etc.
As a result, without noticing it, a person becomes a hedonist, since the main meaning in his life is some kind of hobby or passion.
