Ataraxia (ἀταραξία `tranquility`) is a Greek term used by Pyrrho and Epicurus for a lucid state of robust tranquility, characterized by ongoing freedom from distress and worry. ==For the Epicureans== For the Epicureans, ataraxia was synonymous with the only true happiness possible for a person. It signifies the state of robust tranquili..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ataraxia
(from the article `Skepticism`) Sextus said that his arguments were aimed at leading people to a state of ataraxia (unperturbability). People who thought that they could know ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/a/117
Calmness and peace of mind; tranquility. ... Origin: G. A-priv. + taraktos, disturbed, + -ia ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
ataraxia, ataractic 1. The absence of anxiety or confusion; imperturbability; untroubled calmness; inner harmony. 2. A tranquilizer; having a tranquilizing or calming effect. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2838/17
The Epicurean doctrine that the complete peace of mind was a pleasurable state of equilibrium. See Epicureanism. -- E.H. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21203