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Meaning of "Aristippus" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ARISTIPPUS

Aristippus  [ˌærɪˈstɪpəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ARISTIPPUS

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Aristippus is a noun.
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WHAT DOES ARISTIPPUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Aristippus

Aristippus

Aristippus of Cyrene was the founder of the Cyrenaic school of Philosophy. He was a pupil of Socrates, but adopted a very different philosophical outlook, teaching that the goal of life was to seek pleasure by adapting circumstances to oneself and by maintaining proper control over both adversity and prosperity. Among his pupils was his daughter Arete.

Definition of Aristippus in the English dictionary

The definition of Aristippus in the dictionary is ?435–?356 bc, Greek philosopher, who believed pleasure to be the highest good and founded the Cyrenaic school.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ARISTIPPUS


adipous
ˈædɪpəs
Apus
ˈeɪpəs
cippus
ˈsɪpəs
eohippus
ˌiːəʊˈhɪpəs
euripus
jʊˈraɪpəs
hippus
ˈhɪpəs
Leucippus
luːˈsɪpəs
Lysippus
laɪˈsɪpəs
Oedipus
ˈiːdɪpəs
Peipus
ˈpaɪpəs
platypus
ˈplætɪpəs
polypous
ˈpɒlɪpəs
polypus
ˈpɒlɪpəs
Priapus
praɪˈeɪpəs
scapus
ˈskeɪpəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ARISTIPPUS

Aristaeus
Aristarchus
Aristarchus of Samos
Aristarchus of Samothrace
aristate
Aristides
aristo
aristocracies
aristocracy
aristocrat
aristocratic
aristocratical
aristocratically
aristocratism
aristolochia
aristology
Aristophanes
Aristotelian
Aristotelian logic
Aristotelianism

WORDS THAT END LIKE ARISTIPPUS

artocarpus
Canopus
corpus
habeas corpus
hippocampus
intercampus
lupus
magnum opus
mesohippus
octopus
off-campus
Olympus
on-campus
opus
pappus
pus
rhizopus
rumpus
Scopus
xenopus

Synonyms and antonyms of Aristippus in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Aristippus» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Chinese

阿里斯底波
1,325 millions of speakers

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Aristipo
570 millions of speakers

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Aristippus
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Aristippus
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ar

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Aristippus
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Аристиппа
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Aristippus
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Aristippus
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Aristippe
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Aristippus
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Aristippus
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Aristippus
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Aristippus
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Aristippus
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Aristippus
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Aristippus
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अरिसिप्पस
75 millions of speakers

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Aristippus
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Aristippo
65 millions of speakers

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Arystyp
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Аристиппа
40 millions of speakers

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Aristippus
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Αρίστιππο
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Aristippus
14 millions of speakers
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Aristippus
10 millions of speakers
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Aristippus
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Aristippus

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ARISTIPPUS»

The term «Aristippus» is normally little used and occupies the 145.052 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Aristippus

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ARISTIPPUS»

Discover the use of Aristippus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Aristippus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Hedonistic Theories: From Aristippus to Spencer
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
John Watson, 2012
2
The People of Plato
ς.) of Antiochis (tribe of the deme Alopece) was killed in action (IG I3 1186.174, dated 411). LGPN2 assigns the casualty a separate number, 88; so does PAA, 165080. Aristippus of Larissa Pl. Meno 70b * [LGPN3B 11 RE 1 PP Aριστιππς] Xen.
Debra Nails
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Key Figures in Medieval Europe: An Encyclopedia
ARISTIPPUS, HENRY sance Literature, ed. Peter Godman and Oswyn Murray. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1990, pp. 57–72. Pucci, Joseph, “Job and Ovid in the Archpoet's Confession.” Classica et mediaevalia 40 (1989): 235–250. Shurtleff ...
Richard Kenneth Emmerson, Sandra Clayton-Emmerson, 2006
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The Cambridge Companion to Socrates
So it is surprising and a bit comical to see Socrates pressing on Aristippus an argument for asceticism, based precisely on its necessity for a political ruler. Aristippus happily concedes that if a man is interested in political rule, he cannot allow ...
Donald R. Morrison, 2011
5
Medieval Italy: An Encyclopedia
found Aristippus investigating, at some personal risk, the wonders of Mount Etna, the volcano whose lava flows have often threatened Catania and its vicinity. Apparently connected with this interest is Aristippus's undated and still only partly  ...
Christopher Kleinhenz, 2004
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The Morality of Happiness
Moreover, although Aristippus stresses his freedom and autonomy, the project of pursuing the present pleasure in fact leads to the need for a maximally flexible lifestyle, one which requires adjusting to circumstances to such an extent as to ...
Julia Annas Professor of Philosophy University of Arizona, 1993
7
The Ancient World: Dictionary of World Biography
These notions led Aristippus to the conclusion that there exists no explicit, objective, and absolute world identically perceived by all people. He further posited that it is impossible accurately to compare the experiences of different people, ...
Frank N. Magill, 2003
8
The Circle of Socrates: Readings in the First-generation ...
(Seneca, Letters 94.41 = Phaedo 12) 5.7 Aristippus, on the other hand, did teach Aristippus was born in Cyrene, but went to Athens drawn, so Aeschines says, by the fame of Socrates. He played the sophist, as Phanias of Eresus,4 the ...
George Boys-Stones, Christopher Rowe, 2013
9
Pleasure in Ancient Greek Philosophy
Reports of Aristippus' presentist hedonism seem to underscore this last capacity. For example, the Roman poet Horace (65-8 BCE) seems to have viewed Aristippus as a sort of aesthetic hero. Horace's now famous motto, “carpe diem” ( seize ...
David Wolfsdorf, 2013
10
Platonica:
36 (SiapdcXXwv auTov).38 Another bit of literary gossip is seen in 40 where Plato in the Crito is said to have ignored Aeschines' role during Socrates' last days because he was friendly with Aristippus. Moreover, Theopompus accused Plato of ...
Alice Swift Riginos, 1976

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ARISTIPPUS»

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The Global Elite's Crimes Against Humanity
For thousands of years, people have been writing about happiness. The ancient Greek philosopher Aristippus concluded that happiness lies in ... «CounterPunch, May 15»
2
Atlanta's affordable housing hang-up
Posted by Aristippus on 05/07/2015 at 4:35 PM. With the exception of .... 0 dislikes like dislike. Posted by Aristippus on 05/11/2015 at 11:34 AM. «Creative Loafing Atlanta, May 15»
3
Robert Reich makes the case for $15 minimum wage
aristippus. So you think all non-profit organizations and art studios should be shut down. An interesting opinion. Woolsey. It is very difficult to ... «Berkeleyside, Apr 15»
4
The Easiest Way To Resist Temptation--For Me
Aristippus, quoted in A History of Ancient Philosophy. This reminds me of one of my favorite lines from Samuel Johnson: “All severity that does ... «Pulse, Mar 15»
5
Different Molecular Profiles of Eudaimonic and Hedonic Happiness
Early formulations of hedonic happiness are attributed to Aristippus of Cyrene and Epicurus, while Eudaimonic happiness is articulated in ... «h+ Magazine, Jan 15»
6
The Birth of Hedonism
The book examines not only Aristippus and the mainstream Cyrenaics, but also Hegesias, Anniceris, and Theodorus. Dr Lampe also offers the ... «University of Bristol, Oct 14»
7
Behold! The Great DeKalb Land Rush of 2014!
Posted by Aristippus on 10/08/2014 at 2:16 PM. It's my understanding that there is no school angle in Tucker/Briarcliff/Lakeside/South DeKalb. «Creative Loafing Atlanta, Oct 14»
8
Updates on Suburban Plaza: LA Fitness, Starbucks & Timelines
By Aristippus. 10/06/14 04:03 PM. @David Hamilton: At least we know the developers were serious about the name. By Mark A. 10/06/14 07:58 ... «Curbed National, Oct 14»
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Should Atlanta's next civic center be built near Bellwood Quarry?
Posted by Aristippus on 07/24/2014 at 8:02 PM. Why is an Atlanta Civic Center needed? report 5 likes, 4 dislikes like dislike. Posted by ... «Creative Loafing Atlanta, Jul 14»
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'Hollywood Reporter' on race and reality TV in Atlanta
Posted by Aristippus on 04/07/2014 at 9:08 PM. Funny and here I thought that predominately white 'reality TV' shows get many more ... «Creative Loafing Atlanta, Apr 14»

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