With modifying adjective, as first, prime, etc.: the highest or pre-eminent end to which human action can be directed; esp. the ultimate goal…
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释义 | the mind > goodness and badness > quality of being good > [noun] > highest good (7) goodeOE With modifying adjective, as first, prime, etc.: the highest or pre-eminent end to which human action can be directed; esp. the ultimate goal… highest goodeOE (chiefly with the) the most important or pre-eminent good; esp. the ultimate goal according to which values and priorities are established in an… sovereigna1340 Qualifying good. (Frequently = summum bonum, n.) summum bonum1563 Philosophy. The highest or supreme good, as the ultimate goal according to which values and priorities are established in an ethical system. supreme good1601 the highest good, esp. the ultimate goal according to which values and priorities are established in an ethical system; cf. highest good n. at highest… chief good1663 chief good, †chiefest good: used to translate Latin summum bonum. kalon1749 The (morally) beautiful; the ideal good; the ‘summum bonum’. |
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