noun
- Philosophers who believe that the highest human good is happiness or well-being (eudaemonia), and that virtue is the means to achieve it.
Usage: plural of eudaemonist; philosophy term; also spelled eudaimonists
Examples
- Ancient Greek eudaemonists argued that living virtuously leads to human flourishing.
- Aristotle and other eudaemonists believed that eudaemonia was the ultimate goal of human life.
- Modern eudaemonists continue to explore how virtue and happiness are connected.
- Unlike utilitarians, eudaemonists focus on character development rather than pleasure maximization.
- The eudaemonists of antiquity emphasized the importance of cultivating excellence in all areas of life.