noun
Meaning 1
A hypothetical sentient being that derives much more hedonic pleasure from resources than ordinary beings do; in some critiques of utilitarianism, such a being would demand an extremely hedonistic lifestyle at the expense of everyone else, due to its greater capacity to feel pleasure.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences
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