Aristippus of Kyrene

(circa 435-356 BCE) Greek philosopher from the city of Kyrene (Cyrene) in northern Africa.

Aristippus was the founder of the Cyrenaic school of philosophy; he taught that pleasure is the only rational aim of life.

His name may also be rendered as Aristippos.

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