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Hedon

/ˈhɛdɒn/ · noun

Meaning

(economics) A unit of pleasure used to theoretically weigh people's happiness..

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Supposedly, utilitarians are able to add and subtract hedons (units of pleasure) and dolors (units of pain) without any signs of cognitive or affective distress[…]

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What does hedon mean?

Hedon means (economics) A unit of pleasure used to theoretically weigh people's happiness..

What is a synonym for hedon?

Common synonyms include utile, util.

What is the opposite of hedon?

Possible antonyms include dolor.

How do you use hedon in a sentence?

Supposedly, utilitarians are able to add and subtract hedons (units of pleasure) and dolors (units of pain) without any signs of cognitive or affective distress[…]

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