An ancient Greek philosophical school that taught pleasure and happiness are the highest good, though pursued through wisdom and moderation.
Named after Cyrene, where the philosopher Aristippus founded this school around 400 BCE. The suffix '-ism' denotes a philosophical doctrine or belief system.
Unlike the stereotype of hedonism, Cyrenaics actually believed in 'smart' pleasure—avoiding pain and choosing refined, intellectual joys over wild excess.
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