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''See also:'' [[Hedonism]]

''See also:'' [[Hedonism]]

The paradox of [[hedonism]] is that focusing on pleasure seeking often has counterproductive results. For example, [[gluttony]] and obesity is a causal factor for [[Health risks linked to obesity|many illnesses]] (See also: [[Atheism and obesity]]).  

The paradox of [[hedonism]] is that focusing on pleasure seeking often has counterproductive results. For example, [[gluttony]] and obesity is a causal factor for [[Health risks linked to obesity|many illnesses]].  

According to the ''Journal of Public Economics'', "The “Hedonistic Paradox” states that homo economicus, or someone who seeks happiness for him- or herself, will not find it, but the person who helps others will.<ref>[The Hedonistic Paradox: Is Homo Economicus Happier?],  ''Journal of Public Economics''</ref>  

According to the ''Journal of Public Economics'', "The “Hedonistic Paradox” states that homo economicus, or someone who seeks happiness for him- or herself, will not find it, but the person who helps others will.<ref>[The Hedonistic Paradox: Is Homo Economicus Happier?],  ''Journal of Public Economics''</ref>