Aristippus (Aristippos) of Cyrene, c. 435 BC - c. 356 BC. Associate of Socrates, who founded the Cyrenaic school of philosophy. The first known philosopher to espouse the ethical doctrine of hedonism, or seeking pleasure.
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- Aristippus of Cyrene Notes from a philosophy class session focusing on this ancient hedonist.
- Diogenes Laertius Lives of the Philosophers: Aristippus C.D. Yonge's translation of this collection of ancient anecdotes.
- Aristippus Article from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy on this founder of the Cyrenaic school, by Tim O'Keefe.
- Great Books: Aristippus Intellectual profile from Malaspina.