Aristotle begins by saying: "Every action aims at some good; and for this reason the good has rightly been declared to be that at which all things aim." So humans act for goals -- and the ultimate goal of all our actions is happiness. In what, according to Aristotle, does happiness consist?
Aristotle begins by saying: "Every action aims at some good; and for this reason the good has rightly been declared to be that at which all things aim." So humans act for goals -- and the ultimate goal of all our actions is happiness. In what, according to Aristotle, does happiness consist?
The excellent use of reason (in thinking or acting) is called "virtue." So happiness is a life of virtue.
Aristotle thinks the highest form of the good life is contemplation, which is the activity of our highest faculty (knowledge) toward the highest objects (necessary truths); but this is too elevated for most people.
Aristotle begins by saying: "Every action aims at some good; and for this reason the good has rightly been declared to be that at which all things aim." So humans act for goals -- and the ultimate goal of all our actions is happiness. In what, according to Aristotle, does happiness consist?
This is Epicurus.
Aristotle begins by saying: "Every action aims at some good; and for this reason the good has rightly been declared to be that at which all things aim." So humans act for goals -- and the ultimate goal of all our actions is happiness. In what, according to Aristotle, does happiness consist?
This is St Thomas Aquinas.
Aristotle begins by saying: "Every action aims at some good; and for this reason the good has rightly been declared to be that at which all things aim." So humans act for goals -- and the ultimate goal of all our actions is happiness. In what, according to Aristotle, does happiness consist?
Aristotle thinks this is superficial.