Autotelism

/ɔːtɒtɛlɪzəm/ noun

The quality of being valuable or meaningful in itself, without needing an external purpose or reward.

From autotelic + -ism. A philosophical concept emphasizing activities pursued for inherent satisfaction rather than external outcomes.

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