In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
EUDAEMONISMS
Noun
eudaemonisms
plural of eudaemonism
Source: Wiktionary
EUDAEMONISM
Eu*de"mon*ism, Eu*dæ"mon*ism, n. Etym: [Gr. Demon.]
Definition: That system of ethics which defines and enforces moral obligation by its relation to happiness or personal well-being.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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