An ethical system that evaluates actions by reference to personal well-being through a life based on reason.

synonym: eudemonism.

Roget 910: philanthropy, humanity, humanitarianism universal humanitarianism universal benevolence; endaemonism^†, deliciae humani generis [Lat.]; cosmopolitanism utilitarianism, the greatest happiness of the greatest number, social science, sociology common weal; socialism, communism, Fourierism^†, phalansterianism^†, Saint Simonianism^†.    patriotism, civism^†, nationality, love of country, amor patriae [Lat.], public spirit.    chivalry, knight errantry^†; generosity etc. 942.    philanthropist, endaemonist^†, utilitarian, Benthamite, socialist, communist, cosmopolite, citizen of the world, amicus humani generis [Lat.]; knight errant; patriot.    ... show more

Polish: eudajmonizm