Eudaemonics

/ˌjuːdɪˈmɒnɪks/ noun

Definition

The philosophical study or system of eudaemonia; the branch of ethics concerned with human flourishing and happiness through virtue.

Etymology

From eudaemonic + -s (forming a discipline or field of study), similar to how 'physics' or 'ethics' work. This creates a noun referring to the systematic study of achieving human flourishing.

Kelly Says

Eudaemonics as a formal discipline influenced modern positive psychology and the 'happiness studies' movement—philosophers and scientists are essentially returning to ancient Greek ideas about what makes a human life truly good.

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