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The Cyrenaic school of philosophy, named from the city of Cyrene where the movement was founded, expanded in influence from about 400 BC to 300 BC and thereafter quickly dissipated. The Cyrenaics believe that Hedonism is the source of happiness and that pleasure is the chief good at which all things are intended. It is common wisdom that there are two main sources for Cyrenaism, namely Socrates and the sophists, in particular Protagoras. The ethical doctrines of the school are derived from Socrates' | The Cyrenaic school of philosophy, named from the city of Cyrene where the movement was founded, expanded in influence from about 400 BC to 300 BC and thereafter quickly dissipated. The Cyrenaics believe that Hedonism is the source of happiness and that pleasure is the chief good at which all things are intended. It is common wisdom that there are two main sources for Cyrenaism, namely Socrates and the sophists, in particular Protagoras. The ethical doctrines of the school are derived from Socrates' | ||
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===== Aristippus: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology ===== | ===== Aristippus: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology ===== | ||
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+ | Though a disciple of Socrates, he wandered both in principle and practice very far from the teaching and example of his great master. He was luxurious in his mode of living; he indulged in sensual gratifications, | ||
- | Though a disciple of Socrates, he wandered both in principle and practice very far from the teaching and example of his great master. He was luxurious in his mode of living ; he indulged in sensual gratifications, | ||
- | Source: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology\\ | + | Source: |
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===== Satirical and Poetical Interpretation of Aristippus ===== | ===== Satirical and Poetical Interpretation of Aristippus ===== |
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