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hedonismnoun(ethics, uncountable) The philosophical belief that happiness, particularly sensual pleasure, is the highest good in life.
hedonic calculusnounSynonym of felicific calculus.
utilitynounThe state or condition of being useful; usefulness.
hedonic damagesnoun(law) Damages awarded to the plaintiff, in a personal injury case, for the loss of joy of living.
ophelimitynoun(economic) Economic satisfaction.
pleasurenoun(uncountable) A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.
eudaemonianounAlternative form of Eudaimonia. [(ethics) In Aristotelian ethics, a condition of living a life of the highest virtue; the state of human flourishing, which is desirable in and of itself, rather than as a means towards some other end.]
eudemonianounAlternative form of Eudaimonia. [(ethics) In Aristotelian ethics, a condition of living a life of the highest virtue; the state of human flourishing, which is desirable in and of itself, rather than as a means towards some other end.]
satisfactionnounA fulfilment of a need or desire.
eudaimonianoun(ethics) In Aristotelian ethics, a condition of living a life of the highest virtue; the state of human flourishing, which is desirable in and of itself, rather than as a means towards some other end.
enjoymentnoun(countable) An activity that gives pleasure.
delectabilitynoun(uncountable) The quality of being delectable.
eudaemonynounSynonym of eudemonia.
happiness pumpnoun(philosophy) A hypothetical sentient being who suffers pain by making others happy, but continues to do so because the happiness others feel is greater than the pain that the pump being feels.
lustnounA feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.
lubetnoun(countable) pleasure.
jouissancenoun(obsolete) Enjoyment, delight, pleasure.
appetitenounA desire to eat food or consume drinks.
pleasures of the fleshnoun(euphemistic) sexual intercourse.
beautilitariannounA person who seeks beauty and utility.

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