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Quote of Democritus: The criterion of the advantageous and...


Biography - Democritus:

Greek philosopher.
Born: -460 - Died: -370
Period:
4th century BC
5th century BC
Place of birth: Greece
Greece

The criterion of the advantageous and disadvantageous is enjoyment and lack of enjoyment.


Note 

Note



Frament 188.


Quote source: Fragments



Translation

Translation

(French, German)



French
Les limites de ce qui est utile ou non sont le plaisir et le déplaisir.

German
Die Grenze zwischen Zuträglichem und Abträglichem ist Lust und Unlust.




See also 

See also...



Nature has placed mankind under the governance of two sovereign masters, pain and pleasure.




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