eudaimonia

Thân thiện

A person experiences eudaimonia while gardening in a peaceful community garden.

Definition

Noun: * A state of human flourishing, well-being, and prosperity: In philosophy, particularly Aristotelian ethics, "eudaimonia" refers to the highest human good, a state of living well and realizing one's full potential, which encompasses happiness, virtue, and fulfillment. It is more than a temporary feeling of pleasure; it is a complete and flourishing life.

Usage

"Eudaimonia" is a specialized, formal term used primarily in philosophical and psychological contexts to discuss theories of well-being, happiness, and the good life. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.

Examples

• For Aristotle, the ultimate goal of human life is to achieve eudaimonia through the cultivation of virtue and rational activity.
• Modern positive psychology studies factors that contribute to eudaimonia, such as having a sense of purpose and meaningful relationships.
• The philosopher argued that wealth alone cannot lead to true eudaimonia.

Advanced Usage

• Eudaimonic well-being: A psychological concept contrasting with "hedonic well-being" (pleasure-seeking). It refers to well-being derived from meaning, personal growth, and realizing one's potential.
  • Her research focuses on the differences between hedonic happiness and eudaimonic well-being.

Variants and Related Words

• Eudaimonic (adjective): Relating to or conducive to eudaimonia.
  • Volunteering provides a eudaimonic sense of fulfillment.

Synonyms

• Flourishing
• Well-being
• Fulfillment
• Prosperity (in the sense of thriving)

Antonyms

• Misery
• Suffering
• Unhappiness
• Floundering

Học thuật

Noun

1. a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
   • the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles

Từ đồng nghĩa

• wellbeing
• well-being
• welfare
• upbeat
• eudaemonia