Eudaimonia
Eudaimonia
Eudaimonia (pronounced: yoo-dai-mo-nee-uh) is a term that originates from the Greek words "eu" (good) and "daimon" (spirit). It is often translated as "happiness" or "welfare"; however, "human flourishing" or "prosperity" are more accurate translations.
Etymology
The term Eudaimonia is derived from two Greek words: "eu" meaning "good" and "daimon" meaning "spirit" or "divine". The term was extensively used in ancient Greek philosophy, particularly by Aristotle and Plato, to describe the highest human good.
Definition
Eudaimonia is a central concept in Aristotelian ethics, where it is used to refer to the highest form of human life. It is often translated as "happiness" or "welfare", but "human flourishing" or "prosperity" are more accurate translations. Eudaimonia is achieved by living a virtuous life and actualizing one's potential, according to Aristotle.
Related Terms
- Aristotelian ethics: The ethical theory developed by Aristotle, which emphasizes the role of character and virtue in moral philosophy.
- Virtue ethics: A class of normative ethical theories which treat the concept of moral virtue as central to ethics.
- Happiness: A mental or emotional state of well-being characterized by positive or pleasant emotions.
- Well-being: A general term for the condition of an individual or group, for example their social, economic, psychological, spiritual or medical state.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Eudaimonia
- Wikipedia's article - Eudaimonia
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