Mindfulness is EVERYWHERE these days. McMindfulness I have even heard it called by some. But what is mindfulness and what part might it have to play in leading a more meaningful life? What is mindfulness? At any given moment there are an almost infinite number of different things, often sensory, that we could choose to … 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