epicureanism

As nouns the difference between nihilism and epicureanism

is that nihilism is (philosophy) a philosophical doctrine grounded on the negation of one or more meaningful aspects of life while epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of (c 340–c 270 bc).

As nouns the difference between epicureanism and collectivism

is that epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of Epicurus (c. 340–c. 270 BC) while collectivism is an economic system in which the means of production and distribution are owned and controlled by the people collectively.

As nouns the difference between stoicism and epicureanism

is that stoicism is a school of philosophy during the roman empire that emphasized reason as a means of understanding the natural state of things, or logos, and as a means of freeing oneself from emotional distress while epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of (c 340–c 270 bc).

As nouns the difference between epicureanism and thanatos

is that epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of (c 340–c 270 bc) while thanatos is (psychoanalysis) the (death drive) in freudian psychoanalysis.

As a proper noun thanatos is

(greek god) the god of death, (specifically of a peaceful death), and twin brother of hypnos (god of sleep); the greek counterpart of mors.

As nouns the difference between utilitarianism and epicureanism

is that utilitarianism is a system of ethics based on the premise that something's value may be measured by its usefulness while Epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of Epicurus (c. 340–c. 270 BC).

As nouns the difference between epicureanism and hedonism

is that epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of Epicurus (c. 340–c. 270 BC) while hedonism is the belief that pleasure or happiness is the highest good in life. Some hedonists, such as the Epicureans, have insisted that pleasure of the entire mind, not just pleasure of the senses, is the highest good.

As a noun epicureanism

is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of (c 340–c 270 bc).

As an adjective materialistic is

being overly concerned with material possessions and wealth.

As nouns the difference between epicureanism and epicurism

is that epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of (c 340–c 270 bc) while epicurism is epicureanism.