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Hello students, in this question we have been asked on the epicurean model, happiness is characterized as ataraxia.
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So what does it mean? and the epicurus ethical theory is a kind of hedonism.
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And what does that mean? so we have to talk about these questions.
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So coming to the first one, ataraxia is a state of tranquility or peace of mind that comes from being free from anxiety or fear.
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It is the absence or disturbance or agitation and the soul.
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Coming to the epicurean ethical theory, it is a form of hedonism, which means that it holds that pleasure is the ultimate goal.
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So pleasure is the ultimate goal of human life.
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However, epicurus believed that pleasure should be understood in a more refined way than simply seeking physical pleasure.
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He believed that true pleasure comes from living a simple life free from anxiety and fear, cultivating friendships and intellectual pursuits.
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According to epicurus, the maximum pleasure is achieved by living a life of ataraxia or tranquility, which comes from living a simple life.
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In order to achieve the highest pleasure, we should make choices that minimize pain and anxiety and maximize pleasure and tranquility...