Have you ever thought about how a life of leisure would be more enthralling than your 9 to 5 butt busting job?
You are not alone.
Generations of leaders, from sovereigns to socialites, have performed pleasure to consolidate their power. It was a form or work, but they had a hell of a lot of fun whilst doing it.
This blog forms part of my master’s project, which explores the history of hedonism and how societies have culturally reproduced hedonistic tendencies to strengthen their status.
I won’t bore you senseless with lots of dates, articles and inaccessible academic jargon! Expect to be amused, interested and captivated by debauchery, decadence and intemperance.
If these themes sound like something you enjoy or care to know more about, then you are in the right place. This blog informs on the history of hedonism in two vastly different societies: one of splendour and superiority, and another of veniality and Victorian morality.
Follow this blog and the projects Instagram page for regular updates on the progress of the ‘Hedonistic Histories’ event. Join to enjoy the shared resources of interest and relevance to the project. Read links to other sites, listen to podcasts and learn about the history of hedonism. All of which are bursting with delicious details of scandalous pasts.
If you are still interested by what you have read, then familiarise yourself with the ‘Hedonistic Histories’ section of the website to learn more about the project, the event, and the resources.
And finally, welcome to ‘Hooked on Hedonism’, a blog which will satiate your pleasure-seeking tendencies!
Now, that’s the ‘why you should read my blog’ part over. The next post will share the nitty gritty explanation on what this project is all about, and what the blog part does to help. Enjoy!