Aristippus

/ˌærɪˈstɪpəs/ noun

An ancient Greek philosopher from the 4th century BCE who founded the Cyrenaic school, which taught that pleasure was the highest good.

From Ancient Greek Aristippos, combining aristos (best) with hippos (horse). The name was borne by this philosopher whose ideas about pursuing pleasure influenced later philosophical movements.

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