Question
What is the term for a person who believes that the
pursuit of pleasure is the highest good?Solution
A "hedonist" is a person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure and personal happiness is the highest goal or good in life. Hedonists seek to maximize their own enjoyment and minimize pain or discomfort.
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