eudaemonism

Meanings

• noun

  The doctrine that happiness or welfare is the highest good and the aim of human life.

  - "Eudaemonism is a philosophical concept that emphasizes the pursuit of happiness as the ultimate goal in life."
  - "Aristotle's philosophy of eudaemonism holds that the highest good for human beings is to live a life of happiness and virtue."

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Variants

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eudaemonism , eudaemonisms , eudaemonist , eudaemonistic , eudaemonists , eudaimonism , eudaimonisms

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'eudaimonia,' meaning 'happiness' or 'well-being'.

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Trivia

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1. Aristotle's concept of eudaemonism influenced the development of Western philosophy and continues to be a topic of interest in modern philosophy and psychology.

2. Eudaemonism is sometimes referred to as 'Aristotelian ethics' or 'virtue ethics'.

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1. Hedonism: A philosophical concept that holds pleasure or enjoyment as the highest good and the ultimate goal in life. Eudaemonism and hedonism share some similarities, but eudaemonism emphasizes the importance of virtue and living a good life in addition to seeking pleasure.

2. Utilitarianism: A moral philosophy that holds that the greatest good for the greatest number should be the guiding principle in making decisions. Eudaemonism and utilitarianism share the goal of promoting happiness and well-being, but eudaemonism places more emphasis on individual happiness and virtue.

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Eudaemonism has been a central concept in Western philosophy, particularly in the works of Aristotle, who argued that the ultimate goal of human life is to achieve eudaimonia, or 'happiness' and 'flourishing'.

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