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eudemonism
eudemonism [ yoo dmənizəm ] or eudaemonism [ yoo dmənizəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
morality evaluated according to happiness: an ethical doctrine that characterizes the value of life in terms of happiness

eudemonist noun
eudemonistic [ yoo dmə nístik ] adjective
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