Aristippus and Ethical Hedonism
Seeking pleasure can still be compatible with self-discipline; it just depends on how you define and pursue pleasure in your life. Aristippus thought of the good life as one in which pleasure is maximized and pain is minimized, if not totally eliminated. Pure hedonism, which involves the pursuit of pleasure through immediate gratification of desires, acts against self-discipline and needs to be guarded against. Questions or comments regarding the podcast? Email the show at HollinsPodcast@NewtonMG.com or let us know what you think at http://bit.ly/hollinscomment Hear it here - http://bit.ly/philosophieshollins Show notes and/or episode transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/self-growth-home Peter Hollins is a bestselling author, human psychology researcher, and a dedicated student of the human condition. Visit https://bit.ly/peterhollins to pick up your FREE human nature cheat sheet: 7 surprising psychology studies that will change the way you think. For narration information visit Russell Newton at https://bit.ly/VoW-home For production information visit Newton Media Group LLC at https://bit.ly/newtonmg