Eudaimonia vs. Eudemonia — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Eudaimonia and Eudemonia
ADVERTISEMENT
Compare with Definitions
Eudaimonia
Eudaimonia (Greek: εὐδαιμονία [eu̯dai̯moníaː]; sometimes anglicized as eudaemonia or eudemonia, ) is a Greek word literally translating to the state or condition of 'good spirit', and which is commonly translated as 'happiness' or 'welfare'. In the works of Aristotle, eudaimonia was the term for the highest human good in older Greek tradition.
Eudemonia
Happiness, well-being.
Eudaimonia
Alternative spelling of eudemonia
Eudemonia
(philosophy) A person’s state of excellence characterized by objective flourishing across a lifetime, and brought about through the exercise of moral virtue, practical wisdom, and rationality.
Eudaimonia
A contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous;
The town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles
ADVERTISEMENT
Share Your Discovery
Previous Comparison
Prominent vs. RenownedNext Comparison
Posteriority vs. Priority