eudaemonist
/juˈdimənɪst/
noun
- A person who believes that happiness or well-being is the chief goal of life and the basis for moral action.
- Critics of the eudaemonist argue that focusing only on happiness can ignore other important values.
- As a eudaemonist, she always considered whether her choices would lead to lasting happiness.
- The ancient eudaemonist taught that true joy comes from living in accordance with reason.