Aristippus

/ˌærɪˈstɪpəs/ noun

Definition

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

Etymology

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.

Kelly Says

Aristippus taught that the best life is one filled with pleasure, but he wasn't lazy—he believed in smart, controlled enjoyment, which was actually pretty practical compared to just eating cake all day!

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