#Aristippus of Cyrene
- Aristippus — Aristippus of Cyrene (c. 435–356 BCE), a renowned Greek philosopher, direct disciple of Socrates, and founder of the Cyrenaic school. He is considered the father of classical ethical hedonism, promoting the idea that immediate sensual and spiritual pleasure constitutes the supreme good and the ultimate goal of human existence. His profound thought was based on self-discipline and absolute detachment, being famous for his motto: 'I possess, but I am not possessed', illustrating the wise use of luxury without becoming its slave.