Aristotle agreed more with psychological Hedonism and bases his arguments on Hedonism in the fact that happiness comes from fulfilling our nature, and human nature is rooted in excellence. He states that the "highest good must be something final" (Aristotle). ... Aristotle believes that eudemonia, (happiness in a life of activity governed by reason) is the highest pleasure, whereas the philosopher Sigmund Freud believes that sex is the highest form of pleasure. ... For example, men and women are on a never ending quest for the opposite sex. ... Aristotle, Epicurus, and Freud all say that we...

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When Xantippe said, "Dear, your death is not justified," the 70-year-old Socrates responded, "You don't wish my death to be justified." The ancient Greek philosopher was determined to accept his unjust fate with dignity. He might have wanted to prove his innocence to his fellow citizens of A...

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