Aristippus of Cyrene

Ar·is·tip·pus of Cy·re·ne

 (ăr′ĭ-stĭp′əs; sī-rē′nē) 435?-366? bc.
Greek philosopher who founded the Cyrenaic school, based on the pursuit of pleasure tempered by prudence to avoid discomfort.
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