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he·don·ics

(hĭ-dŏn′ĭks)

n. (used with a sing. verb)

1. The branch of psychology that studies pleasant and unpleasant sensations and states of mind.

2. Philosophy The branch of ethics that deals with the relation of pleasure to duty.

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hedonics

(hiːˈdɒnɪks)

n (functioning as singular)

1. (Psychology) the branch of psychology concerned with the study of pleasant and unpleasant sensations

2. (Philosophy) (in philosophy) the study of pleasure, esp in its relation to duty

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hedonics

hedonology.

See also: Pleasure

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