PsychologyAugust 19, 2026

eudaimonist

yoo-DY-muh-nist

Definition

Relating to a philosophical framework that identifies happiness or flourishing as the ultimate goal and defining characteristic of a meaningful human life.

Etymology

Derived from the Ancient Greek word eudaimonia, which combines 'eu' (good) and 'daimon' (spirit or deity), referring to a state of being 'well-spirited' or flourishing.

In the news

The article uses the term to categorize Stoicism, explaining that it is a philosophy focused on human flourishing rather than merely a set of rules about what one can control.

“Let Them” Is Not Stoicism

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