Archive for December, 2008

Are there different values for various activities?

This week, focus will be upon John Hospers and some of his difficult hedonism questions, such as: Suppose two people get an equal amount of pleasure from two different activities: (1) throwing dishes and (2) playing the piano. Are these activities of...  Read More »

Torbjörn Tännsjö - A controversial Swedish philosopher

Torbjörn Tännsjö is professor of practical philosophy at Gothenburg University. He is one of few Scandinavian philosophers frequently heard in the public debate. His support to active euthanasia, selective abortion and the usage of gene theraphy have...  Read More »

University students are getting hedonistic and selfish?

Lancaster Bishop Patrick O’Donoghue has claimed that university graduates are spreading scepticism and sowing dissent. Instead of  Read More »  Read More →

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What is hedonism?

Do you know what hedonism is all about? If not, learn more about the greek word 'hedonism', how philosophers of this school have deveoped and what the true meaning of life is for a hedonist. Read more here about hedonism and what it stands for..