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This chapter on hedonism, or the ethics of sensibility, is divided into two parts. The first part describes the development of the theory. Topics covered in this section include (A) Pure Hedonism, or Cyrenaicism; (B) Modified Hedonism: (a) Ancient, or Epicureanism, (b) Modern Hedonism, or Utilitarianism. Its chief variations from Ancient: (1) optimistic v. pessimistic. (2) altruistic vs. egoistic. (3) qualitative vs. quantitative, (c) Evolutional Utilitarianism, and, (d) Rational Utilitarianism. The second part looks at the critical estimate of hedonism. Topics discussed in this section include (a) Its psychological inadequacy; (b) Failure of sensibility to provide the principle of its own distribution. (1) Within the individual life. (2) Between the individual and society; (c) The hedonistic account of duty; (d) Its resolution of virtue into prudence; (e) Its inadequate interpretation of character; and, (f) The final metaphysical alternative. The chapter closes by considering the merit and demerit of Hedonism. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)