# 9 Beware of Philosophies: Pursuing Pleasure

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Podcast: [Sea of Fire Ministries](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sea-of-fire-ministries-6744950)
Published: 2026-02-09T12:00:00+00:00
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James Meyers III considers the philosophy known in academic circles as Hedonism. While Hedonism might be fairly unknown or misunderstood, many contemporary philosophers opine that the West is a hedonistic culture. In its nascent form, it seeks optimal pleasure and the avoidance of pain as the ultimate pursuit of life. James considers this and compares the philosophy of Stoicism which unexpectedly has more in common with Hedonism than one might think. He then contrasts these systems with the Christian pursuit of pleasure. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube

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