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Eudaimonia vs. Eudemonia — What's the Difference?

Eudaimonia vs. Eudemonia — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Eudaimonia and Eudemonia

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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
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