According to the Greek philosophers Democritus and Epicurus, hedonism means
A) that in the long run, try to have the amount of pleasure exceed the amount of pain.
B) that in the short run, try to have the amount of pleasure exceed the amount of pain.
C) to live life to the fullest each day, as if there is no tomorrow.
D) to be unwilling to endure a hardship that is necessary for accomplishing a goal.

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Hedonism, as articulated by Democritus and Epicurus, emphasizes the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain as the primary or most important goals of human life. They believed in a more calculated approach to pleasure, suggesting that one should aim for a life where pleasure outweighs pain in the long run, rather than seeking immediate gratification without considering future consequences.

According to the Greek Philosophers Democritus and Epicurus, Hedonism Means