Hexiological

/ˌhɛksiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the study of hexis; concerning the philosophical analysis of habitual dispositions and states.

Etymology

From Greek 'hexis' (habitual state) + '-logical' (relating to study or reason). A variant or related form of hexicological, equally rooted in Aristotelian philosophy.

Kelly Says

The hexiological perspective explains why New Year's resolutions usually fail—willpower isn't enough; you need to restructure your environment and daily routines to build new hexis (habits).

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