Meaning
Tranquillity or imperturbability; a state of being untroubled by externals.
In practice: The serene peace that follows the mastery of one’s judgments.
Examples & notes
- Ataraxia is the byproduct of living in accordance with nature.
- The sage maintains ataraxia even in the midst of a storm.
Seen in
Epicurus (adopted by Stoics)
Seneca