Associations to the word «Epicureanism»

Wiktionary

EPICUREANISM, noun. A system of philosophy based upon the teachings of Epicurus (c. 340–c. 270 BC).
EPICUREANISM, noun. A love or knowledge of enjoyment, especially of good food and drink.

Dictionary definition

EPICUREANISM, noun. A doctrine of hedonism that was defended by several ancient Greek philosophers.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley