sensualism

• Nom désignant une doctrine ou un mode de vie qui privilégie la recherche des plaisirs sensuels, ou en philosophie, une théorie éthique selon laquelle la sensation est l'unique critère du bien.

A noun referring to a doctrine or lifestyle that emphasizes the pursuit of sensual pleasures, or in philosophy, the ethical theory that sensory feeling is the sole criterion for determining what is good.

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1. Pursuit of PleasureC1formal

   A strong inclination or desire for physical or sensory pleasures, such as those related to food, drink, or touch.

   Recherche du plaisir

   • His life was one of pure sensualism, focused entirely on gratification.
   • The novel explores the dangers of unchecked sensualism.
   • Some critics argue that modern advertising promotes a culture of sensualism.

   Synonymesepicureanismluxuriousnessself-indulgencesensualityvoluptuousness

   Antonymesabstinenceasceticismausteritypuritanismstoicism

2. Philosophical DoctrineC2formal

   The ethical theory that sensory experience and physical pleasure are the sole or primary criteria for determining what is morally good or valuable.

   Sensualisme (philosophie)

   • The philosopher argued for a form of sensualism, claiming that pleasure is the only intrinsic good.
   • Sensualism, as a school of thought, contrasts sharply with asceticism.
   • His ethical framework was heavily influenced by ancient Greek sensualism.

   Synonymesepicureanism

   Antonymesasceticismidealismrationalismspiritualism