hedonism
/ˈhidəˌnɪzəm/
the view that pleasure is the highest good
hedonism in a sentence
“Ethical hedonism holds that pleasure alone has intrinsic value.”
Origin of hedonism
Greek hedone 'pleasure' from hedys 'sweet'
Related Words
altruism
selfless concern for the welfare of others
autonomy
the capacity for self-governance and independent moral choice
deontology
ethical theory that judges actions by adherence to rules or duties
consequentialism
ethical theory judging actions by their outcomes
virtue ethics
ethical theory focused on character rather than rules or outcomes
categorical imperative
Kant's principle that one should act only according to universalizable maxims