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ataraxia
[ at-uh-rak-see-uh ]
noun
- 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.
ataraxia
/ ˈætəˌræksɪ; ˌætəˈræksɪə /
noun
- calmness or peace of mind; emotional tranquillity
Other Words From
- at·a·rac·tic [at-, uh, -, rak, -tik], at·a·rax·ic adjective noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of ataraxia1
Example Sentences
When the sage realizes this, he will cease to prefer one course of action to another, and the result will be apathy, "ataraxia."
The Sceptic in seeking ataraxia in the things of opinion, does not entirely escape from suffering from his sensations.
Ataraxia came to the Sceptic as success in painting the foam on a horse's mouth came to Apelles the painter.
The method, however, by which ataraxia or peace of mind could be reached, was peculiar to the Sceptic.
The aim of Pyrrhonism was ataraxia in those things which pertain to opinion, and moderation in the things which life imposes.
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