Aristotle and the good life

He enshrines happiness as a central purpose of human life and a goal in itself. As a result, he devotes more space to the topic of happiness than any previous thinker

What is the good life

Happiness as the _________

Presents a theory of happiness that is still relevant today, over 2,300 years later
One of Aristotle’s most influential works

The central questions addressed by Aristotle

The ingredients of a good life

is obviously only a means to an end, so it cannot be the primary good. Aristotle, on the other hand, does not advocate a life of renunciation; he believes that a moderate amount of material comforts is necessary for our well-being.

is defined as the sense of contentment or delight. It is an inevitable companion of unimpeded activity, In which it is agreeable that this is neither good nor bad. Aristotle defends that life must include this ingredient since it holds to have a happy life.

This is very important in a good life. So a good life should include other people, although again this is not the main good.

Where people find each other because of the enjoyment it brings

In this kind of relationship, the two parties are not in it for the affection of one another, but more so because each party receives a benefit in exchange.

These are the people you like for themselves, the people who push you to be a better person. The motivation is that you care for the person themselves

The main good for a human being is ______, since it is the characteristic human capacity, the one we don’t share with other animals.

Aristotle divided reason into two

concerning the contemplation of unchangeable truths

to do with choosing wisely in the sphere of what can be changed

The main idea of Aristotle's_________ is__________, sometimes translated as 'happiness. ' However, a better way to think of what Aristotle meant by this Greek term is the highest good that humans seek.

This for the Greeks is equivalent to excellence.

Happiness is the ________ and the end at which all our activities ultimately aim.

Aristotle defines the ________ as an activity of the rational soul in accordance with virtue.

Aristotle defines __________ as a disposition to behave in the right manner and as a means between extremes of deficiency and excess, which are vices

We learn moral virtue primarily through ________ and ________rather than through _________ and _________

The important lesson to draw from________ is that virtue consists of finding an appropriate middle ground between two extremes.

The term justice can apply both to a general disposition in a person as well as to questions concerning exchanges and illegal infractions.
True False

The highest goal of all is______________, and the good life consists in pursuing this activity above all others.

Aristotle wants to....

He asked the question “Are we living the Good Life?”

This explained what it means to have a good life

How many books did the Nicomachean Ethics consist?

Types of good life

Its good in itself
How we should consider the good life

For Aristotle the Good life is?

Eudaimonia

The way to a good life is....

Types of Virtues

Is a form of happiness

A virtue you learn through time & experience

A virtue that is a Habitual practice
Ex. Generosity, temperance, courage

Ways you lose virtue

Purpose of knowing the good life

The whole package that characterizes us as human beings

Aristotle calls happiness an _______, which distinguishes his conception of happiness both from our modern conception of happiness and from virtue, which Aristotle calls a _________.

Opposite of virtue

Lack of self-control

Friendship is closely tied to....