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

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope