In this lecture we discuss the ethics of Epicurus, an Ancient Greek philosopher who ascribed to hedonism and claimed that pleasure is the greatest good in life.
Epicurus is father of Epicurianism
Hedonism (the Cyrenaics which founder is Aristippus) and Epicurus.
Avoidance of pain. Avoidance of pleasure.
Ultimate good in life: Pleasure. Freedom from pain.
How should one act to obtain this good?
One should act with an understanding of desires.
See Pierre Hadot "What is Ancient Philosophy?"
Ethics: Genealogy of Morals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm-VacwDsQ4
Ethics and Moral Theories - Brief explanation of Ethics and Moral Theroies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSsmvs7_HwA
by Scott Ross - Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Other Readings: Philosophy Core Concepts, Criticisms of other Moral Theories by W.D. Ross on Plato, Aristotle, Ethical Theory, Ideal Utilitarianism...
See Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy IEP - A Peer-Reviewed Academic Resource
http://www.iep.utm.edu/ross-wd/
Epicurus is father of Epicurianism
Hedonism (the Cyrenaics which founder is Aristippus) and Epicurus.
Avoidance of pain. Avoidance of pleasure.
Ultimate good in life: Pleasure. Freedom from pain.
How should one act to obtain this good?
One should act with an understanding of desires.
See Pierre Hadot "What is Ancient Philosophy?"
Ethics: Genealogy of Morals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm-VacwDsQ4
Ethics and Moral Theories - Brief explanation of Ethics and Moral Theroies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSsmvs7_HwA
by Scott Ross - Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Other Readings: Philosophy Core Concepts, Criticisms of other Moral Theories by W.D. Ross on Plato, Aristotle, Ethical Theory, Ideal Utilitarianism...
See Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy IEP - A Peer-Reviewed Academic Resource
http://www.iep.utm.edu/ross-wd/
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