3171: Eudaemonia by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Personal Development & Self-Improvement
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 3171:\nColin Wright explores the ancient philosophical concept of eudaemonia in his article, shedding light on its relevance to modern life and personal development. Through a contrast with hedonism, Wright delves into how striving for eudaemonia involves seeking a deeper, more sustainable form of happiness through virtue and self-improvement, rather than fleeting pleasures.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://exilelifestyle.com/eudaemonia/\nQuotes to ponder:\n"Eudaemonia can be seen as a metric by which one can measure the relative goodness or positivity of their life."\n"Hedonism states, in essence, that pleasure and happiness are the main purpose of any person\u2019s life."\n"Eudaemonia, in contrast, focuses less on pleasure-related happiness and more on a broad sense of wellness."\nEpisode references:\nEudaemonia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eudaimonia\nHedonism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedonism\nHedonic Treadmill: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedonic_treadmill\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices