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epicureanism

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/ˌɛpɪkjʊˈrɪənɪzəm/ · ep-i-cu-re-an-ism

A philosophical system that emphasizes the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain as the primary motivational forces in human life.

Meanings

nounliterary

A philosophical system that emphasizes the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain as the primary motivational forces in human life.

ایک فلسفیانہ نظام جس میں خوشی کی تلاش اور درد سے بچنے کو انسانی زندگی میں بنیادی محرک قوتیں سمجھا جاتا ہے۔

اپیکوریانیزم

epicureanism

Synonyms

hedonismpleasure-seekingsensualismخوشی پرستیلذت پرستیعیش پرستی

Antonyms

asceticismabstinenceself-denialزہدپرہیزخود دری

Common Collocations

  • philosophy of epicureanism
  • epicureanism and happiness
  • epicureanism in practice

Example Sentences

Epicureanism advocates for a balanced approach to pleasure.

اپیکوریانیزم خوشی کے لیے ایک متوازن نقطہ نظر کی وکالت کرتا ہے۔

epicureanism khushi ke liye ek mutawazan nuqta nazar ki wakalat karta hai.

Many people misunderstand epicureanism as pure hedonism.

بہت سے لوگ اپیکوریانیزم کو خالص خوشی پرستی کے طور پر غلط سمجھتے ہیں۔

bohot se log epicureanism ko khalis khushi parasti ke tor par ghalat samajhte hain.

Exploring epicureanism can lead to a deeper understanding of pleasure.

اپیکوریانیزم کی تلاش کرنے سے خوشی کی ایک گہری سمجھ پیدا ہو سکتی ہے۔

epicureanism ki talash karne se khushi ki ek gehri samajh peda ho sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

hedonism:While both philosophies focus on pleasure, hedonism often emphasizes indulgence without regard for consequences, whereas epicureanism focuses on sustainable pleasures.

Word Family

epicure
nounاپیکوری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Epic' and 'Curious' to remember the pleasure-seeking nature of epicureanism.

Imagine a banquet full of delicious food and joyous celebrations.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "ἐπίκουρος (epikouros)" — the one who provides help

First known use: 16th century

The term originates from the philosophy of Epicurus, emphasizing pleasure as the highest good and advocating for a life of modest pleasures.