eudaemonism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A philosophical notion, or system of ethics, which measures happiness in relation to morality.

Pronunciation

/juːˈdiːmənɪzəm/

Word forms

eudaemonism eudaemonisms eudemonism eudaimonism

Etymology

From Ancient Greek εὐδαίμων (eudaímōn, “having a good genius, happy, fortunate”).

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