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hedonism /he·do·nism/ (he´din-izm) 1. pleasure-seeking behavior. 2. the doctrine that regards pleasure and happiness as the highest good. 3. the theory that the attainment of pleasure and the avoidance of pain are the prime motivators of human behavior.hedon´ic hedonism Pleasure-seeking behavior. Cf Anhedonia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Unlike Le Diable est parmi nous, which simply married Cinepix's maple syrup porn formula with elements of horror, Shivers made a splash (or more accurately, a squish) on Canadian screens precisely because it threatened the guiltless sex and freedom that films like L'Initiation hedonistically celebrated. Equally gorgeous and, we are to presume, hedonistically inexperienced is Sam's Boston Brahmin fiancee Alex (Kate Beckinsale). And they are right to condemn the "contraceptive ethic," if by that is meant a hedonistically inspired rejection of the deep and truly natural connection between making love and making babies. |
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