Definitions
The descriptive claim that humans are naturally wired to desire only pleasure and avoid pain.
what is Psychological Hedonism ?
this theorist questioned whether we should believe that a satisfied pig leads a better life than a dissatisfied human or that a satisfied fool leads a better life than a dissatisfied Socrates
Who is John Stuart Mill
ensurs that an individual consciously chooses actions that maximize sustainable well-being rather than yielding to unreflective impulses or external coercion
What is Autonomy?
The moral claim that pleasure is the only good thing and pain is the only bad thing.
what is Ethical Hedonism?
He argued for several types of hedonism, including those now referred to as Prudential Hedonism, Hedonistic Utilitarianism, and Motivational Hedonism
Who is Jeremy Bentham?
the moral principle of acting to promote the well-being and best interests of others through charity, kindness, and the prevention or removal of harm
What is Beneficence
the process by which individuals become accustomed to emotional stimuli, leading to a gradual return to baseline levels of well-being after experiencing positive or negative events .
What is Hedonic Adaptation?
argued persuasively against the Value Hedonists’ central claim – that all and only pleasure is the bearer of intrinsic value
Who is George Edward Moore ?
the ethical principle of "do no harm," requiring individuals to refrain from inflicting unnecessary physical, mental, or emotional pain or injury on others
What is Nonmaleficence
Focuses on pleasure as an important part of personal well-being and a good life
What is Prudential Hedonism?
He taught that pleasure is the ultimate good and pain is the absolute worst. and is the founding father of Hedonism
Who is Aristippus?
hedonism views this not as an absolute or sacred moral truth, but as an instrument used to maximize overall pleasure and minimize pain
What is Justice
Derived from the Greek word hedone, meaning "sweet" or "pleasant."
What is Hedonism?
Taught that true pleasure is the absence of pain and fear
Asserts that an individual should pursue their own personal pleasure and happiness above all else.
What is Hedonistic Egoism: