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Named after Epicurus, this school asserts that pleasure is the only genuine good, and happiness resides in a life filled with moderate, judicious pleasures free from pain. Interpreted through Socratic rationality, Epicureanism advocates for a life of wise choice—drinking minimally to enjoy gratification without remorse or suffering. It champions a form of prudence where pleasures are carefully selected to maximize happiness and minimize regret, serving as a rational approach to pleasure aligned with Socratic ideals of virtue.