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Old Jun 22nd, 2009, 10:36 AM   #4 (permalink)  
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^ yeap. one opposite of hedonism can be considered to be asceticism (denying yourself pleasure), another is idealism. hedonism/utilitarianism regards actions as good or bad based on their consequences of bringing pleasure or pain. idealism regards consequences as irrelevant, and finds good or bad of the action in the action itself.







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