The Virtuous Psychiatrist: Meditations on Success and Flourishing
From the Blog awaisaftabThe July issue of *Psychiatric Times* contains a brief reflection piece by me titled *10 Meditations on Succeeding—and Flourishing*. Since the published version is a product of editorial modifications, I would like to make my preferred text of the article available here. *The Virtuous Psychiatrist: * *Meditations on Success and Flourishing* *Awais Aftab, MD* When it comes to happiness, success and moral well-being, I have been deeply influenced by the Greek philosophers, particularly Aristotle. Aristotle speaks of *eudaimonia*("flourishing") – a sort of moralized happiness, distinct from mere pleasure – and virtue is excellence in his eyes (*arete*: virtue/excellence), signifying qualities necessary for living well. To borrow words from Emrys Westacott, in so far as we fail topakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full Post
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