[DOC] [TLE] Epicurus | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy [PAR] Epicurus also thought skepticism was untenable, and that we could gain 
knowledge ... Hedonism, Psychological and Ethical; Types of Pleasure; Types of 
Desire; The ... Life. Epicurus was born around 341 B.C.E., seven years after 
Plato's death, and .... Democritus thinks that, in reality, only atoms and the void 
exist, and that... [DOC] [TLE] Epicurus and Happiness - Pursuit of Happiness [PAR] He argued that we should only proportion belief to empirical evidence and logic, 
and he ... the theory of hedonism, which holds that pleasure is the only intrinsic 
value. As we ... For Epicurus, the most pleasant life is one where we abstain from 
... But the cheerfulness of my mind, which comes from the recollection of all my... [DOC] [TLE] Hedonism - Wikipedia [PAR] Hedonism is a school of thought that argues that pleasure is the primary or most 
important ... Hedonists believe that there are only two motivators of human action, 
... a hedonistic philosophy; he called the supreme goal of life "contentment" or ... 
the only intrinsic good is pleasure, which meant not just the absence of pain, but
... [DOC] [TLE] Hedonist Philosopher Epicurus Was Right About Happiness (Mostly ... [PAR] Dec 31, 2007 ... Epicurus was a hedonist, but not in the popular modern sense. ... He thought the 
good life could be achieved through satisfaction that both body and mind are at ... 
Generally, however, he was very much in favour of moderation. ... life. Not only 
does it give us many benefits, it also benefits our friends as well. [DOC] [TLE] Test Questions: Ethics - Philosophy [PAR] The point of Plato's story of the ring of Gyges is this: only a fool would act ... In 
Epicurus' version of hedonism, all decisions about how to live should be ... 
himself or herself through behavior that combines moderation, good fortune, and 
wisdom. .... But instead of concentrating on what different people call the good life
, moral... [DOC] [TLE] Ancient Ethical Theory (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) [PAR] Aug 3, 2004 ... In the ancient world, courage, moderation, and justice were prime species of 
moral virtue. ... But in speaking of their happiness, they might just as well be ... He 
argues that virtue is a psychological good in this life. ...... Epicurean moral theory 
is the most prominent hedonistic theory in the ancient world. [DOC] [TLE] In defence of hedonism | New Humanist [PAR] Apr 14, 2014 ... Epicurus was far from the lover of fine food his name now suggests. ... But 
hedonism is itself another word that has been wantonly misused in ... not other 
people's: in other words, your life is a good one if, and only if, you yourself enjoy it
. ... And almost equally important is the moderation of your desires,... [DOC] [TLE] Epicurus & Job | Issue 104 | Philosophy Now [PAR] Ancient Philosophy and Everyday Life by Trevor Curnow ... only with the 
Renaissance and the coming of modernity that Athens began to regain the 
hegemony it now enjoys. ... of the postmodern world is indeed between Greek 
and Jewish thought, but in a ... Ataraxia could not be achieved by hedonism, 
Epicurus believed. [DOC] [TLE] Epicureanism after Epicurus  The influence of Epicurus on Western ... [PAR] Epicureanism stands for moderation, enjoyment of life, tranquillity, friendship and 
lack of fear. ... For disaster overtook the Pisos, who not only lost political influence
, but ... who mainly emphasized the more hedonistic aspects of Epicurus's 
thought. ... insight into the good, and brought deliverance to all that consorted 
with him. [DOC] [TLE] What are the main differences between epicureanism and stoicism ... [PAR] Jul 23, 2015 ... The garden and the veranda. The Epicureans The Epicureans were materialists 
in ... Accordingly, the Epicureans advocated moderation in things, and a 
balanced, ... Where the Epicureans believed there was only atoms and void, the 
... and living the good life, but had different ideas of what this consisted in. [DOC] [TLE] Greek Philosophy 14: Epicureanism & Stoicism

Question: As a hedonist, Epicurus believed this is the only good in life, but only in moderation
Answer: Pleasure