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. 1. American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language: Aristippus of Cyrene - Definition and pronunciation guide, including WAV sound file. 2. Aristippus - Article from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy on this founder of the Cyrenaic school, by Tim O'Keefe. 3. Aristippus of Cyrene - Notes from a philosophy class session focusing on this ancient hedonist. 4. Diogenes Laertius Lives of the Philosophers: Aristippus - C.D. Yonge's translation of this collection of ancient anecdotes. 5. Great Books: Aristippus - Intellectual profile from Malaspina.

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