| There are also some good effects of the tranquilizers which even the opponents of ataraxis agree upon. |
| The second question posed was whether or not this type of sedation is different from the classical type of sedation seen with hypnotics and from the ataraxis produced by the anti-psychotic drugs. |
| Escape from the world into transcendence or Epicurean ataraxis were not sufficient. |
| The Stoics used to employ the term ataraxis to refer to this state of equanimity, and according to many, it is desirable to be free of passion, neither loving nor disliking. |
| This is a significant advantage over the use of barbiturates, at any rate, in providing significant ataraxis without corresponding hypnosis. |
| The less initiated often enjoy substantial reduction of anxiety neurosis from inert chemicals because they have both the faith and the desire for ataraxis. |
