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Hedonism is a persistent and highly influential philosophy not least because of its emphasis on pleasure and happiness. What are its foundations and modern forms? Join us and find out!
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Hedonism is a persistent, attractive and highly influential philosophy, not least because of its emphasis on pleasure, the minimization of suffering and the pursuit of happiness. We look at its major forms from the ancient Epicureans to the modern utilitarians, and its many expressions in modern thought and culture.
DELIVERY MODE
Face to face
COURSE OUTLINE
- What is Hedonism?
- The ancient Greek Hedonists
- Utilitarianism, pleasure and happiness
- Hedonism and the modern world
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the conclusion of this course, students should be able to:
- Understand the nature of hedonism
- Understand its Greek foundations
- Understand its modern forms