Definition of HEDONICS (original) (raw)
1
: a theory of ethics dealing with or based on the relation of duty to pleasure
2
: a branch of psychology that deals with pleasant and unpleasant states of consciousness and their relation to organic life
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“Hedonics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hedonics. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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