We all have to eat to survive, that much is clear. But if we are seeking to build a more meaningful life is it not worth spending a bit of time reflecting on what role food plays in this, given it’s something we’ll need to be doing everyday for the rest of our lives? For … Continue reading
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The hedonistic solution – can we find meaning in pleasure?
A meaningful life is surely pleasurable – but should pleasure be an end goal in itself? Well the hedonists of ancient Greece certainly thought so. Hedonism argues that pleasure is the most important goal in life. A hedonist strives to maximize pleasure and to minimise pain. That’s not to say that we should seek out … Continue reading