Eudaemonia

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The meaning of "Eudaemonia" is discussed here:

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The Meaning of the Greek Word "Eudaemonia"

"Eudaemonia" is a key term in Epicurean philosophy. What exactly does it mean? There seems to be a consensus that it translates to "good spirit," but is this a reference to happiness, or to something else? This thread is for discussion of the meaning of "Ataraxia," including citations to reference where the term appears in Epicurean texts.

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