Eudaimonia

and wisdom, to assist in attaining not only self realization and actualization but enlightenment as well. When all of these aspects are integrated and purpose and self acceptance is realized, we attain a subtle harmonious pastoral bliss or Eudaimonia. The nurturing aspects of self realization are conceptualized when psychological needs are met. The causation of deprival of basic psychological needs are psychological disorders such as low self esteem, feelings of unworthiness, lethargy…

‘What’s it for’ Final Cause. They were mainly used for objects, however, when he started applying this theory to humans, he started questioning what our purpose was. He believed that it was to seek happiness and general wellbeing, using the world Eudaimonia, when something achieved its purpose or in the case of humans, is perfection suggesting when happiness and virtue come together. Other…

One often wonders what is the meaning of life, what is the purpose of our existence, how should one live one’s life, what is the highest good in one’s life etc. When faced with such question one usually turns to philosophers, people who have dedicated their entire lives to answer questions such as these. Among all the philosophers out there personally I felt that Aristotle and Kant have had the greatest influence on society and most of their writing are still relevant in modern day society.…

In Aristotle’s book The Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle defines εὐδαιμονία (eudaimonia) as the supreme good for humanity. When you translate eudaimonia it means happiness or flourishing. Aristotle defines happiness as the life of rational activity in accordance with virtue. People often think that happiness is a state of mind, but for Aristotle, happiness is like a goal or the final end that binds together the entireness of one’s life, “one swallow does not make a summer, neither does one fine…

In the poem, "From the Dao de jing", the pictures in this poem pass on the possibility of the Dao as a unity of opposites are the: bowls, carts, windows and doors. Every one of these pictures demonstrate its immense and puzzling inventive potential. "A clay bowl is molded; but the use of the bowl will depend on the part of the bowl that is void (jing line 7)." The items that are made are relying upon the part that is void. The void speaks to an entire hollow space where potential "usefulness…

We can not be good, but we can perceive good. In the following of excellence we will all invariably miss the mark, because when dealing with “the good” the mark is infinitely small. After all “excellence” is ongoing, an approach to perfection. The question: Why should we be good? Is asking why take a shot at all. Why should we (in the broadest sense) be good (follow our own perceived path to excellence, God 's kingdom, prestige etc.) Because the efforts we make toward our own individual good…

important for my career path, I must first explain what virtue means. Aristotle has a widely known definition of this theory which is why I will be explaining Aristotle’s understanding of virtue and happiness. Aristotle believes that happiness (Eudaimonia) “consists of plants and animals functioning well according to their natures” and that a “humans’ proper function consists in reason…

Aristotle’s teleological viewpoint and Kant’s more modern stance offer different perceptions to be happy and live virtuous lives. A further look into their theories and how these philosophies differ from one anther will further be looked at. Backgrounds To understand Aristotle better it is important to look at the time period in which he lived. Aristotle was born in 384 B.C. The Greeks viewed the world as the center of the universe. Aristotle looked at the world around him as a whole and…

When an individual feels that their life and actions are constantly being monitored, patrolled, and assessed by others or by God, there is more of an incentive to make “just” or “good” choices. How does one live life when nobody is watching, though? According to Glaucon in Plato’s Republic, one acts justly solely based on their care for reputation and future repercussions, not due to a genuine desire to do what is good and reflects justice. Glaucon expresses that without the worry of unfavorable…

Part One/Question 1 Wendell Berry’s augment about morality shows that morality is universal; it is not a list of rules, but a way of life to be practiced. Morality is the possibility for people to flourish in happiness, while considering the implications of those actions for future generations. The outcomes of our happiness will not be seen as instant karma for our children, but by what world is left for them to flourish in. Moreover, this world is not ours, we are only temporary residents of…