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eudemonism

eudemonism

9.9
An idea that actions are right when they help a person live a happy life guided by reason
  • noun
  • /juːˈdɛmənɪzəm/
  • Formal
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  • Many ancient theories of ethics, such as Aristotle's, are based on the principles of eudemonism.

Examples

  • Critics argue that eudemonism places too much emphasis on individual happiness.

  • The philosopher devoted his work to defending eudemonism as the foundation of moral action.

  • The philosophy of eudemonism emphasizes personal happiness.

  • Many scholars debate the merits of eudemonism in ethics.

  • Many ancient theories of ethics, such as Aristotle's, are based on the principles of eudemonism.

  • Critics argue that eudemonism places too much emphasis on individual happiness.

  • The philosopher devoted his work to defending eudemonism as the foundation of moral action.

Synonyms

endaemonism
vseudemonism
  • Formal
9.9

A moral view that judges actions by how they help a person live well using reason

has identical meaning but uses an alternate written form

Surface Forms

eudemonism singular
eudemonisms plural

Morphology

eudemonism = eudemon (opaque) = eudemon + ism

Forming a doctrine name with '-ism' is regular, but the base 'eudemon' is rare and not readily recognized by typical learners.

Etymology

Eudemonism comes from Greek parts eu- meaning 'good' and daimon meaning 'spirit' or 'inner guide', giving the image of a 'good spirit' that helps a person live well. So, eudemonism is a moral theory that says actions are right when they help a person live well and be happy.