Eudaimonia

In the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle states that the ultimate goal for a human being is happiness and throughout his book, he provides a series of stepping stones that aid in the achievement of such goal. These stepping stones are what Aristotle calls ‘virtues’. He defines virtue as “a mean between two vices, one of excess and one of deficiency” (1107a). He provides many examples of virtues that shape the way for us to achieve that ultimate goal we all look for called ‘happiness’. Within the…

Morley 1 Cooper Morley English 2 Dr. Anita Johnson Comp. Examination Essay Feb. 20, 2018. What Is The ‘Good Life’ One question that seems to be a big part in this is what is happiness? How can we be happy and make others happy? Happiness can be form of engaging in all the complex activities in life. For the same reason Aristotle writes “happiness is attained by learning…or some other kind of training.” (Aristotle 699) To add on to the pursuit of the ‘good life’ Aristotle mentions “To live well…

If you asked somewhat what matters most in life, many would likely answer that it is happiness. I might have inclined to answer similarly, but what if happiness by itself isn’t quite enough? Perhaps, beyond happiness, a meaningful engagement with one’s life provides more richness and fulfillment. Gilles Deleuze’s philosophy engages the questions of how one might live and what components make up a meaningful life. Deleuze examines the nature of identities with his discussion of the virtual…

In today's society, happiness has many different meanings. Happiness does not have one meaning because everyone experiences the feeling in many different ways. “Happiness is beneficial to both individuals and society in many ways”(Bockerman 1). In the article “The Secret To Danish Happiness”, Jessica Alexander explains there are many different ways to be happy. Alexander investigates the power of hygge used by the Danish people. Hygge is used to promote happiness in Denmark. While Denmark is…

A virtuous person reads as one who shows high moral standards. The nature of virtue dates back to aristotle. Aristotle, one of the most known and respected philosophers stated that virtue is an essential element to the good life. Aristotle praises virtue as being the way one should choose to be in life. The novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini uses moral development and virtuous actions frequently. The purpose of Khaled Hosseini’s use of these principles is to provide depth into the lives of…

Aristotle wrote his ethical theory Nicomachean Ethics in 340 BC. Nicomachean ethics is centered around happiness. He believes that a good life is one that consists of virtues – both moral, such as courage, and intellectual, such as science – which leads to eudemonia, or happiness. In Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle designs an outline of a good life, and uses this outline to shape the common good. A good life, is one of virtue and happiness. In his design, Aristotle states that virtue is…

Happy, a simple adjective to write but a feeling that everyone is wishing to get every day. But what does really mean to be happy? Is it being famous and wealthy? Is it being loved? Is it spending time with family and friends? Do you think that money is the secret of happiness? What about health and safety? Can we truly buy happiness? And so many more questions are to be asked. According to Dictionary.com, “Happiness is the good fortune; the pleasure; the contentment; and joy.” In light of this…

Are you tired of your boring routine of life? The pursuit of happiness can be triggered by wanting to be happy. Once you start wanting to be happy, you forgive more, surround yourself with positivity and you’ll worry less. Good mental health is very important because if you don’t let other people help you, it will be a lot harder than it has to be. Everyone has their own interpretation of happiness and how to achieve it, the Youngers choose to buy a house to make a step towards happiness. In…

The psychology of happiness and wealth really has more to do with how you communicate with yourself than any outside force. Most people think that the money comes first - then the happiness. But, contrary to popular belief, money is a byproduct of happiness. Tony Robbins speaks of the five keys to wealth and happiness, listed below. And, when you examine successful people who are not only monetarily wealthy but also fulfilled in their life, you will notice that the following five elements have…

Money, Love, and Greed: Can Money Buy Happiness? “While money can't buy happiness, it certainly lets you choose your own form of misery.” ― Groucho Marx Many argue that money can offer many benefits to life and make it “worth living”. But can money truly buy the untouchable items in life like love, happiness, and acceptance? Every individual has a different definition of how to achieve happiness in life, but many individuals associate that happiness with affluence. Affluence may give an…