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
SourcesVrmson, 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.
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