Epsilon Delta Mu is based on the Greek philosophy of Eudaimonia (u-die-mo-nee-a), Aristotle's belief that a good life is achieved through happiness, friendship, knowledge, and virtue. With these four values, we plan to enrich ourselves, our sisters, and the community as a whole.

As part of a sisterhood, members share a common identity through a vibrant community. A member's duty towards her sisterhood will help her learn to work and develop connections with other members of diverse backgrounds. As part of the organization, a sister is pledging her individual duty to each member as well as promising to fulfill her duties as part of a service-oriented organization.

Therefore, Eudaimonia is a philosophy for the way in which we should ideally live our lives; a sorority is also, in a sense, a way of life, effectively constructed to strengthen friendships. We welcome women of all backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs. We encourage open-mindedness within our sorority and throughout the Kenyon community.