Associations to the word «Autotelic»

Wiktionary

AUTOTELIC, adjective. (of an entity or event) Containing its own meaning or purpose.
AUTOTELIC, adjective. (of a person) Deriving meaning and purpose from within.
AUTOTELIC, adjective. (arts) (of a work of art or literature) Not motivated by anything beyond itself, thematically self-contained.

Dictionary definition

AUTOTELIC, adjective. Of or relating to or believing in autotelism.

Wise words

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
Mohandas Gandhi