A3 Refereed book chapter or chapter in a compilation book
Eudaimonia and temperance: A pathway to a flourishing life
Authors: Grénman Miia, Uusitalo Outi, Räikkönen Juulia
Editors: Merja Elo, Jonne Hytönen, Sanna Karkulehto, Teea Kortetmäki, Janne S. Kotiaho, Mikael Puurtinen, Miikka Salo
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publishing place: New Yourk
Publication year: 2023
Book title : Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Planetary Well-Being
Journal name in source: Interdisciplinary Perspectives On Planetary Well-Being
Series title: Routledge Studies in Sustainable Development
First page : 157
Last page: 166
Number of pages: 270
ISBN: 978-1-032-36828-3
eISBN: 978-1-003-33400-2
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003334002-16
Web address : https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003334002-16
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/181207437
The concept of planetary well-being rests on the idea that since human activities are among the root causes of the ecological crisis threatening the well-being of human and nonhuman nature, accordingly, solutions lie in transforming human behaviour and shifting the prevailing paradigm towards embracing enhanced visions of the “good life.” The ongoing ecological crisis has evoked profound questions regarding the nature of the good life, requiring consciousness and reflection of scholars’ paradigmatic worldviews. This chapter adopts the lenses of transformative consumer research (TCR) and positive psychology, emphasizing individual, societal, and environmental well-being—challenging the assumptions guiding mainstream marketing and consumer research. The chapter discusses planetary well-being from the premises of Aristotelian eudaimonia, which encompasses pursuing a life of meaning, virtue, and excellence. The chapter elaborates on whether humans can be wise and seek meaning and temperance rather than prosperity in an economy driven by global responsibility considering planetary limits. Temperance is discussed to reduce consumption and redefine human needs while ensuring human and nonhuman flourishing. Temperance captures practices in harmony with sufficiency thinking. Simultaneously, these practices emphasize Aristotle’s timeless values: Meaning, virtues, practical wisdom, balance, harmony, and the common good, which are more meaningful than ever.
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