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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. www.chass.utoronto.ca/~dhutchin/j23b.htm

Aristippus Article from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy on this founder of the Cyrenaic school, by Tim O'Keefe. www.utm.edu/research/iep/a/aristip.htm

American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language: Aristippus of Cyrene Definition and pronunciation guide, including WAV sound file. www.bartleby.com/61/30/A0423000.html

Diogenes Laertius Lives of the Philosophers: Aristippus C.D. Yonge's translation of this collection of ancient anecdotes. classicpersuasion.org/pw/diogenes/dlaristippus.htm

Great Books: Aristippus Intellectual profile from Malaspina. www.malaspina.com/site/person_128.asp