ataraxia
[ at-uh-rak-see-uh ]
/ ˌæt əˈræk si ə /
noun
a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquillity.
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Also at·a·rax·y [at-uh-rak-see] /ˈæt əˌræk si/.
Origin of ataraxia
Related formsat·a·rac·tic [at-uh-rak-tik] /ˌæt əˈræk tɪk/, at·a·rax·ic, adjective, noun
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Examples from the Web for ataraxia
The 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 PatrickWhen 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. StaceAtaraxia 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 Patrick
British Dictionary definitions for ataraxia
ataraxia
ataraxy (ˈætəˌræksɪ)
/ (ˌætəˈræksɪə) /
noun
calmness or peace of mind; emotional tranquillity
Word Origin for ataraxia
C17: from Greek: serenity, from ataraktos undisturbed, from a-1 1 + tarassein to trouble
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