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The Birth of Hedonism – The Cyrenaic Philosophers and Pleasure as a Way of Life

by Kurt Lampe

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Princeton University Press
  • 15.5 x 23.3 x 2.8 cm

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For those seeking joy in everyday life.

The Birth of Hedonism shows a new way to enjoy life.

You’ll learn to embrace pleasure without guilt.

Discover the intriguing world of the Cyrenaic philosophers and their bold views on pleasure in Kurt Lampe's engaging book, "The Birth of Hedonism."

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According to Xenophon, Socrates tried to persuade his associate Aristippus to moderate his excessive indulgence in wine, women, and food, arguing that only hard work can bring happiness. Aristippus wasn't convinced. Instead, he and his followers espoused the most radical form of hedonism in ancient Western philosophy. Before the rise of the better
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German Stoicisms: From Hegel to SloterdijkThe Birth of Hedonism – The Cyrenaic Philosophers and Pleasure as a Way of Life

  • Title

    The Birth of Hedonism – The Cyrenaic Philosophers and Pleasure as a Way of Life

  • Author

    Kurt Lampe

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Princeton University Press

  • Published

    April 2017

  • Weight

    472g

  • Dimensions

    15.5 x 23.3 x 2.8 cm

  • ISBN

    9780691176383

  • ISBN-10

    0691176388

  • Eden Code

    5786064

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