ataraxie

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A settled inner calm untouched by fear or desire.

Examples

  • Il décrit l'ataraxie comme une paix sans crainte.
    He describes inner tranquillity as peace without fear.
  • Le débat portait sur la place de l'ataraxie dans le bonheur.
    The debate concerned the place of inner tranquillity in happiness.
  • Les philosophes anciens cherchaient l'ataraxie.
    Ancient philosophers sought freedom from inner turmoil.
  • Le texte distingue l'ataraxie du simple repos.
    The text distinguishes inner tranquillity from mere rest.
  • Pour elle, l'ataraxie ne signifie pas l'indifférence.
    For her, inner tranquillity does not mean indifference.

Similar words

quiétude
paix intérieure
sérénité
imperturbabilité

Meanings

Untroubled inner peace

noun
philosophy
technical
A lasting peace of mind in which fears and cravings no longer disturb a person, especially as an ideal in ancient philosophy.

Examples

  • Les philosophes anciens cherchaient l'ataraxie.
    Ancient philosophers sought freedom from inner turmoil.
  • Pour elle, l'ataraxie ne signifie pas l'indifférence.
    For her, inner tranquillity does not mean indifference.
  • Le texte distingue l'ataraxie du simple repos.
    The text distinguishes inner tranquillity from mere rest.
  • Il décrit l'ataraxie comme une paix sans crainte.
    He describes inner tranquillity as peace without fear.
  • Le débat portait sur la place de l'ataraxie dans le bonheur.
    The debate concerned the place of inner tranquillity in happiness.

Similar words

Etymology

From Greek ataraxia, meaning absence of disturbance.

FAQ

What does ataraxie mean?

It is lasting peace of mind free from inner disturbance.

Is ataraxie the same as indifference?

No. It means calm, not lack of concern for everything.

Where is ataraxie discussed?

It appears in ancient philosophical accounts of a good life.

Is ataraxie feminine?

Yes, French uses l’ataraxie as a feminine noun.

How is ataraxie pronounced?

It is pronounced /ataʁaksi/.

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