noun
- An ethical theory holding that happiness or well-being is the highest good and the proper aim of human life.
Usage: philosophy; also spelled eudemonism
Examples
- Eudaemonism suggests that virtue and happiness are closely connected.
- Ancient Greek philosophers debated whether eudaemonism or duty should guide moral behavior.
- Critics argue that eudaemonism places too much emphasis on personal well-being.
- The theory of eudaemonism influenced later utilitarian philosophy.
- Some modern psychologists find eudaemonism relevant to discussions of human flourishing.