Meaning & use
ataraxia
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A state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety, especially as an ideal in ancient Greek philosophy.
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The Stoics believed that ataraxia could be achieved by accepting what lies beyond one's control.
She sought a kind of ataraxia through meditation and simplifying her daily routine.
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Rooted in ancient Greek philosophy, especially Stoicism and Epicureanism; used today mostly in philosophical or psychological writing.
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