Word
eudaimonia
noun
幸福
happiness; well-being
- 1.
In Aristotelian ethics, a condition of living a life of the highest virtue; the state of human flourishing, which is desirable in and of itself, rather than as a means towards some other end.
在亚里士多德伦理学中,过着最高美德生活的状态；人类繁荣的状态,本身就是值得追求的,而不是作为其他目的的手段
在亚里士多德伦理学中,过着最高美德生活的状态；人类繁荣的状态,本身就是值得追求的,而不是作为其他目的的手段；幸福(希腊词)
In use
Ancient Greek thinkers believed that eudaimonia came from fulfilling one's potential.
In her philosophy class, the teacher asked the students to define eudaimonia in their own words.
Some researchers argue that eudaimonia, not just pleasure, leads to a meaningful life.
pursue eudaimonia
Many philosophers argue that we should pursue eudaimonia rather than mere pleasure.
许多哲学家认为我们应该追求幸福，而不仅仅是快乐。
achieve eudaimonia
According to Aristotle, one can achieve eudaimonia by living a virtuous life.
根据亚里士多德的观点，人可以通过过有美德的生活来实现幸福。
find eudaimonia in
这个模式强调在特定活动中感受到幸福。
She found eudaimonia in her work as a teacher.
她在教师工作中找到了幸福。
Connections
Confusing words
- happiness
- 幸福 · eudaimonia 是哲学中通过美德实现的人类繁荣，而 happiness 泛指一般的情感状态。
- well-being
- 福祉 · eudaimonia 强调道德品格与自我实现，而 well-being 侧重健康与物质舒适。
- euphoria
- 欣快 · eudaimonia 是持久的良好生活状态，而 euphoria 是短暂、强烈的兴奋感。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.