Roses for Hedone : On Queer Hedonism and World-Making Through Pleasure

Author(s): Maheshwari-Aplin, Prishita,
Binding: Paperback,
Date of Publication: 08/05/2025,
Pagination: ,
Series: Inklings,
Imprint: 404 Ink,
Published By: 404 Ink,
Book Classification: Of specific Gay & Lesbian interest,
Dimensions: 175 x 120 x 10
ISBN13/EAN/SKU: 9781916637108

---

What more can pleasure offer us, and how can we transform this pleasure into intentional practice in pursuit of a collective liberatory future?When a society marginalises a people, their humanity is revolutionary in all its hunger and joy. As the queer community worldwide faces rampant transphobia, rising hate crime, and unequal access to support services – all in the context of humanitarian crises, a climate crisis, and a destabilised political landscape – hedonism can play a central role in how we seek to organise as a symbiotic system. When viewed through a queer lens, hedonism undergoes a process of transformation, embodying the power for change and much more.

Borrowing from the Ancient Greeks’ understanding of love’s multiplicity, Roses for Hedone explores queer hedonism not as a momentary phenomenon or indulgence, but rather a transformational route – whether via euphoric raves, inspired art, marching side by side in protest, or sharing simple delights – through which we can learn from our past, connect in the present, and look towards a more fair, hopeful future together.