Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for ataraxia

ataraxia

[ at-uh-rak-see-uh ]

noun

, Philosophy.
  1. 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

  1. calmness or peace of mind; emotional tranquillity
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Discover More

Other Words From

  • at·a·rac·tic [at-, uh, -, rak, -tik], at·a·rax·ic adjective noun
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of ataraxia1

First recorded in 1600–10; from Greek ataraxía “impassiveness, calmness,” equivalent to atarák(tos) “unmoved” ( a- a- 6 + tarak-, a stem of tarássein “to disturb” + -tos verbid suffix) + -s(is) -sis + -ia -ia
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of ataraxia1

C17: from Greek: serenity, from ataraktos undisturbed, from a-1 1+ tarassein to trouble
Discover More

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.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


Ataraxat arm's length