Noun: hedonism 'hee-du,ni-zum
- The pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle
"The philosophy of hedonism influenced their lifestyle choices"
- An ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good
"Some critics argue that modern consumerism is a form of hedonism"
Derived forms: hedonisms
Type of: ethical motive, ethics, moral philosophy, morality, morals
Encyclopedia: Hedonism