Defn: That part of moral philosophy which treats of happiness; the science of happiness; — contrasted with aretaics. J. Grote.
EUDEMONISM; EUDAEMONISM
Eu*de"mon*ism, Eu*dæ"mon*ism, n. Etym: [Gr. Demon.]
Defn: That system of ethics which defines and enforces moral obligation by its relation to happiness or personal well-being.
EUDEMONIST; EUDAEMONIST
Eu*de"mon*ist, Eu*dæ"mon*ist, n.
Defn: One who believes in eudemonism. I am too much of a eudæmonist; I hanker too much after a state of happiness both for myself and others. De Quincey.
EUDEMONISTIC; EUDAEMONISTIC
Eu*de`mon*is"tic , Eu*dæ`mon*is"tic, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to eudemonism.
EUDEMONISTICAL; EUDAEMONISTICAL
Eu*de`mon*is"tic*al, Eu*dæ`mon*is"tic*al, a.
Defn: Eudemonistic.
EUDIALYTE
Eu*di"a*lyte, n. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)