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''See also:'' [[Happiness]]
''See also:'' [[Happiness]]
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]].
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>[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S004727270700062X#:~:text=The%20%E2%80%9CHedonistic%20Paradox%E2%80%9D%20states%20that,connection%20with%20happiness%20and%20generosity. The Hedonistic Paradox: Is Homo Economicus Happier?], ''Journal of Public Economics''. Volume 92, Issues 1–2, February 2008, Pages 1-33</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>[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S004727270700062X#:~:text=The%20%E2%80%9CHedonistic%20Paradox%E2%80%9D%20states%20that,connection%20with%20happiness%20and%20generosity. The Hedonistic Paradox: Is Homo Economicus Happier?], ''Journal of Public Economics''. Volume 92, Issues 1–2, February 2008, Pages 1-33</ref>