The Life of Pleasure
The ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus declared that what makes life worth living is experiencing pleasure.
Today, this hedonistic conception of the good life is dominant in Western culture and is often taken to mean enjoying recreational pleasures such as good food, good wine, skiing, scuba diving, etc.
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