Epicurus Was Greatly Interested in the Hedonistic Approach to Life

question 27

Multiple Choice

Epicurus was greatly interested in the hedonistic approach to life. At length he rejected it. One of his major reasons was that

• A) no one could live long enough to experience all possible pleasures.
• B) the hedonist failed to distinguish between what was and what was not permitted by law.
• C) he could not condone the amount of fasting required by the hedonists.
• D) he believed that conformity to the demands of society was in the long run more conducive to peace of mind; no dedicated hedonist had ever been recognized for intellectual achievements.

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