1. Philosophers who believe that the highest human good is eudaimonia (often translated as happiness or flourishing) and that virtue is the path to achieving it.
Usage: plural of eudaimonist; philosophy term; associated with ancient Greek ethics

Examples

• Aristotle and other eudaimonists argued that living virtuously leads to human flourishing.
• Ancient eudaimonists believed that happiness comes from developing good character traits.
• Modern philosophers debate whether eudaimonists were right about the nature of human well-being.
• The eudaimonists of ancient Greece emphasized the importance of cultivating excellence in all areas of life.
• Unlike utilitarians, eudaimonists focus on virtue rather than maximizing pleasure or utility.