Aristippus
Definition
Aristippus of Cyrene (c. 435–356 BCE), a renowned Greek philosopher, direct disciple of Socrates, and founder of the Cyrenaic school. He is considered the father of classical ethical hedonism, promoting the idea that immediate sensual and spiritual pleasure constitutes the supreme good and the ultimate goal of human existence. His profound thought was based on self-discipline and absolute detachment, being famous for his motto: 'I possess, but I am not possessed', illustrating the wise use of luxury without becoming its slave.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Aristippus
- Aristippus of Cyrene
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper masculine noun, morphologically invariable in historical academic registers. |
| Formation | Ancient Greek name (Aristippos) compounded from 'aristos' (best) and 'hippos' (horse), meaning 'excellent horseman'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | /ˌærɪˈstɪpəs/ |
| Source | The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy and Classical Studies |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Profesorul ne-a explicat cum Aristip a adaptat învățăturile lui Socrate pentru a pune bazele cirenaismului.
EN: The professor explained to us how Aristippus adapted Socrates' teachings to lay the foundations of Cyrenaicism.
RO: Diogenes Laertios oferă detalii savuroase despre stilul de viață extravagant pe care Aristip îl ducea la curtea tiranului Dionis.
EN: Diogenes Laertius provides witty details about the extravagant lifestyle that Aristippus maintained at the court of tyrant Dionysius.
RO: În eseul său despre libertate, autorul analizează autonomia personală prin prisma conceptelor enunțate de Aristip.
EN: In his essay on freedom, the author analyzes personal autonomy through the prism of the concepts stated by Aristippus.
Idioms & Phrases
Filosofia lui Aristip / Aristippus' philosophy
RO: Sistem de gândire etică axat pe maximizarea plăcerii prezente ca o formă superioară de libertate individuală.
EN: A system of ethical thought centered on maximizing present pleasure as a superior form of individual freedom.
Școala lui Aristip / School of Aristippus
RO: Grupul de discipoli din Cirene care au continuat și au sistematizat doctrina hedonistă socratică.
EN: The group of disciples from Cyrene who continued and systematized the Socratic hedonistic doctrine.
Deviza lui Aristip / Aristippus' motto
RO: Expresia faimoasă care reflectă controlul total asupra propriilor dorințe fără a deveni dependent de ele.
EN: The famous expression reflecting complete control over one's own desires without becoming dependent on them.
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