euphoria

Term: euphoria

Literally meaning: “bearing well”

Origin: Anc Greek

ε'õφορία/ephoria(=fertility,ebullience)

εὖ /eph-(=prefix meaning "well”, “good”, “easy”, “right”)

+φέρω/phero(=to bear)

Coined/History

Different philosophers have defined euphoria in different ways . Some philosophers have presented a hedonistic interpretation via sensual pleasures, and some others have interpreted it in terms of internal virtues. In contrast, pre- Aristotlion philosophers believe that euphoria can only be found in the perfection of inner widsdom and courage.  Aristotle considers euphoria as the virtuous living, or as the activities in accordance with virtues.  According Aristotele Euphoria is not the same as virtue because one is the cause and the other is its

Sources
Vrmson, J. L. Aristotles Ethics, Oxford, 1988.
Hojjatollah R et al.,  Happiness in View of Aristotle and Mulla Sadra  3 2012 International Conference on Humanity, History and Society IPEDR vol.34 (2012)

Definition

Euphoria (opposite of dysphoria) is a mental and emotional condition which is characterized by exaggerated state of happiness.