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Eudoxus

Philosopher whose views on pleasure are discussed.

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First appearance: book i

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Mentioned in relation to the identification of pleasure with the good.
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In Nicomachean Ethics: Mentioned in relation to the identification of pleasure with the good. Later, in Happiness as a Final Good Worthy of Reverence: Referenced for his argument that pleasure's lack of praise…

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