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100 1 _aHyde, William De Witt,
_d1858-1917
245 1 4 _aThe Five Great Philosophies of Life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-03-07
505 0 _aThe Epicurean pursuit of pleasure -- Stoic self-control by law -- The Platonic subordination of lower to higher -- The Aristotelian sense of proportion -- The Christian spirit of love.
508 _aProduced by Christina Blust, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Five Great Philosophies of Life" by William De Witt Hyde is a philosophical exploration written in the early 20th century. The work examines five key philosophical traditions that have shaped human thought and action, specifically focusing on their foundational principles and implications for personal development. Hyde aims to illuminate how these philosophies can guide contemporary life and thought. The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth discussion of the Epicurean pursuit of pleasure. Hyde introduces Epicureanism as a philosophy centered on the idea that pleasure, defined as the absence of pain and fear, is the ultimate goal of life. He emphasizes that Epicureanism advocates not for hedonistic indulgence, but for a measured approach to pleasure—one that prioritizes mental tranquility, health, and the cultivation of meaningful relationships. Hyde outlines the significance of understanding desires, emphasizing that fulfillment lies not in the mere pursuit of pleasure but in the wisdom to appreciate the simple joys of life while maintaining self-control and a balanced perspective. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEthics
653 _aPhilosophy, Ancient
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39065
999 _c79904
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