ataraxia
a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety, especially as an ongoing condition of soul-fulfilling attainment; unconditional tranquility: I’m not looking to achieve ataraxia—I just want a week away from the daily grind.
Origin of ataraxia
1- Also at·a·rax·y [at-uh-rak-see]. /ˈæt əˌræk si/.
Other words from ataraxia
- at·a·rac·tic [at-uh-rak-tik], /ˌæt əˈræk tɪk/, at·a·rax·ic, adjective, noun
Words Nearby ataraxia
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How to use ataraxia in a sentence
When the sage realizes this, he will cease to prefer one course of action to another, and the result will be apathy, "ataraxia."
A Critical History of Greek Philosophy | W. T. StaceThe Sceptic in seeking ataraxia in the things of opinion, does not entirely escape from suffering from his sensations.
Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism | Mary Mills Patrickataraxia came to the Sceptic as success in painting the foam on a horse's mouth came to Apelles the painter.
Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism | Mary Mills PatrickThe method, however, by which ataraxia or peace of mind could be reached, was peculiar to the Sceptic.
Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism | Mary Mills PatrickThe aim of Pyrrhonism was ataraxia in those things which pertain to opinion, and moderation in the things which life imposes.
Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism | Mary Mills Patrick
British Dictionary definitions for ataraxia
ataraxy (ˈætəˌræksɪ)
/ (ˌætəˈræksɪə) /
calmness or peace of mind; emotional tranquillity
Origin of ataraxia
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