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hedonism

The correct spelling is hedonism.

How to pronounce hedonism

/ˈhiːdənɪzəm/
noun

IPA: /ˈhiːdənɪzəm/

Say it like: Hed-oni-sm

The correct spelling is hedonism. The belief that pleasure or happiness is the highest good in life. Some hedonists, such as the Epicureans, have insisted that pleasure of the entire mind, not just pleasure of t…

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The belief that pleasure or happiness is the highest good in life. Some hedonists, such as the Epicureans, have insisted that pleasure of the entire mind, not just pleasure of the senses, is the highest good.
  2. 2.A general devotion to the pursuit of pleasure.

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