Epicureanism vs Thanatos - What's the difference?
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A system of philosophy based upon the teachings of (c. 340–c. 270 BC).
A love or knowledge of enjoyment, especially of good food and drink.
(Greek god) The god of death, (specifically of a peaceful death), and twin brother of Hypnos (god of sleep); the Greek counterpart of Mors.
(psychoanalysis) the (death drive) in Freudian psychoanalysis.
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.epicureanism
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(wikipedia Epicureanism) (-)Usage notes
Modern accepted use of the terms (epicurean) and Epicureanism refers often to the appreciation of good food (gourmet), and luxury. This strays significantly from the original philoposhic intent of Epicureanism. The philosophy indeed elevated pleasure and happiness as the most worthy pursuit, but specifically warned against fine food, for it could lead to dissatisfaction later. Instead, the goal was a long-term pleasure, marked by serenity and temperance, achieved through moderation rather than indulging. Modern senses of gourmet, luxury, hedonism, sensual pleasure and lust are mostly in contrast with the original ancient teachings.thanatos
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(wikipedia Thanatos)Proper noun
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Freud did not use the term “Thanatos” – instead he used – and scholarly works refer to it as “death drive”, but the term “Thanatos” is commonly used in psychoanalysis, in duality with Eros, having been introduced there by (Paul Federn).Civilization and its discontents, Freud, translator James Strachey, 2005 edition,p. 18