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summum bonum

 

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Noun summum bonum has 1 sense
  1. summum bonum - the supreme good in which all moral values are included or from which they are derived
    --1 is a kind of
    good, goodness

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Summum Bonum

Description:

Summum bonum, a Latin term meaning "the highest good," refers to the ultimate goal or highest achievable good in a moral or philosophical context. It represents the pinnacle of human excellence and happiness.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

In ethics and philosophy, the summum bonum is the ultimate objective that guides human actions and serves as the standard for moral judgment.

Example sentence: The philosopher believed that the summum bonum of human existence was the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom.

Sense 2:

In religious and spiritual context, it refers to the ultimate good or enlightenment sought after by individuals on their spiritual journey.

Example sentence: The monk dedicated his life to seeking the summum bonum, which he believed could be attained through meditation and prayer.

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