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This piece investigates well-being through the lens of eudaimonia, tracing its roots in Aristotelian philosophy. Aristotle defines the good life as the virtuous activity of the soul, emphasizing lifelong intellectual and moral development. The paper contrasts current psychological models of well-being, such as Ryff's 6-factor Scale of Psychological Well-being, with Aristotle's principles, analyzing dimensions like autonomy, personal growth, and positive relationships. It emphasizes the balance between achieving personal fulfillment and contributing to the greater good, while also acknowledging key traits Aristotle esteemed, like wisdom and justice.
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Eudaimonia • Origins in Aristotelian thought • the nature of a good life • Aristotle defined this good life as the end result of • “a virtuous activity of soul of a certain kind”, • conscious and life-long active exercise of intellect and character virtues (Aristotle, 1925/1998, p. 18) • Current models of eudaimonia • draw on theories of human development, self-actualization, and the means of its accomplishment, such as those of Erikson, Allport, and Maslow (Ryff, 1989). • Operationalized in 6-factor Scales of Psychological Wellbeing (Ryff, 1989) • Autonomy • Personal growth • Self-acceptance • Purpose in life • Environmental mastery • Positive relations with others • Captures the Aristotelian emphasis on the qualities of belonging and benefiting others, flourishing, thriving and exercising excellence • Omits some intellect qualities, character traits and values that Aristotle would have emphasized; for instance, wisdom, bravery, generosity, and justice (Aristotle, 1925/1998).
