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Hedonism is a family ofphilosophical views that prioritizepleasure.Psychological hedonism is a theory ofmotivation stating that theself-interested pursuit of pleasure and avoidance ofpain drive all human conduct.Axiological hedonism is the view that pleasure is the sole source ofintrinsic value. It asserts that other things, like knowledge and money, only have value insofar as they produce pleasure and reduce pain.Ethical hedonism applies this view tomorality, arguing that people have amoral duty to pursue pleasure.Utilitarian versions aim to increase overall happiness for everyone, whereasegoistic versions state that each person should only look out for their own happiness. Theparadox of hedonism and thehedonic treadmill are proposed psychological barriers to the hedonist goal of long-term happiness. As one of the oldest philosophical theories, hedonism was already discussed inancient Greek,Indian, andChinese philosophy. (Full article...)
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 | Thepink cockatoo (Cacatua leadbeateri) is a medium-sizedcockatoo that inhabits arid and semi-arid inland areas across Australia, with the exception of the north east. The bird has a soft-textured white and salmon-pink plumage and a large, bright red and yellowcrest. The sexes are quite similar although males are usually bigger, while the female has a broader yellow stripe on the crest and develops a red eye when mature. The pink cockatoo is usually found in pairs or small groups, and feeds both on the ground and in trees. Formerly known as Major Mitchell's cockatoo, after the explorerMajor Thomas Mitchell, the species was officially renamed topink cockatoo byBirdLife Australia in 2023, due to Mitchell's involvement in themassacre of Aboriginal people at Mount Dispersion and a general trend to make Australian species names more culturally inclusive. The bird is listed as endangered by the Australian government. This pink cockatoo in flight was photographed nearMount Grenfell in New South Wales, Australia. Photograph credit:JJ Harrison Recently featured: |
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