Eudemonism

/juːˈdɛmənɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The ethical philosophy that human happiness and the highest good come from virtue and the fulfillment of one's potential.

Etymology

From eudemon + -ism suffix. Developed as English terminology for the Greek philosophical tradition codified by Aristotle in his works on ethics.

Kelly Says

Eudemonism is surprisingly modern—positive psychology researchers today study 'eudaimonic well-being' using the exact Greek concept that Aristotle championed 2,400 years ago!

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