eudemonism
/juːˈdiːməˌnɪzəm/
noun
- A system of ethics that defines right action as that which leads to the greatest happiness or well-being.
- Many ancient Greek philosophers, including Aristotle, were proponents of eudemonism.
- In modern psychology, eudemonism influences theories of positive mental health and self-actualization.
- Eudemonism teaches that living virtuously is the surest path to a fulfilling life.