Nicomachean Ethics

In Nichomachean Ethics Aristotle seeks to answer what the purpose of human existence is. To do this he looks to find an end point to the things we do, something that is sought after only for itself, not for what it gets us. Through this definition he asserts that happiness is the final good of human life; “Verbally there is very general agreement; for both the general run of men and people of superior refinement say that it is happiness.”(Aristotle 1730) Aristotle claims that all men agree…

Career It’s said that only about five percent of people choose the right career the first time. That’s five percent; out of how many people in the world? I don’t know about you, but that sure makes me feel a little better about choosing my career, but at the same time makes it a little scarier. If you’re like me and have no idea what you want to do, it’s also one of the most stressful things. All I know is I want to be happy. I favor my own happiness over making a ton of money any day.…

Aristotle is forceful in Nichomachean Ethics in describing, in great detail, various types of human character, which he labels virtuous, continent, incontinent and vicious. He offers an equally-detailed overview of friendship, reducing relationships of this sort to three main types: for pleasure, for personal advantage, and for the good. This paper will attempt to illustrate these concepts by applying them to a personal experience—in this case, my relationship of many years with woman who…

Introduction Regardless of the type of state one speaks of, the concept of human nature is a prerequisite for state formation. There lacks a consensual definition for the state, but it is agreed that “states vary based on who holds power, who elects the empowered, and how authority is managed” (Boundless). Following the previous agreement, one may question: whom is power wield over? In political terms, power often denotes domination over, or management of another- the general population. Then,…

Human nature, or essence, is our innate way of being, it is what makes us who we are. It is who we are without the influence of polis, society, or state. It is a presumptions that all philosophers make in order to develop their theories about the creation of society and support their beliefs about what the ideal society would look like. Aristotle believes that in nature man is either a “beast or a god”, because without the polis, they are no better than an animal. He says that at the core, man…

The difference between Aristotle and Hobbes: with regards to happiness and felicity is the argument of what a good life. Hobbes argues that human reliably follow the law of nature to reason to help us aim to live a better life. Aristotle theory says that we should be a virtue, it 's a divine from the bottom of our heart, a virtue within us. Aristotle differentiates the argument on our belief about good and bad, while Hobbes argues that good and bad virtue varies from each individual when…

Happiness Humanity sole goal is to attain a prosperous life full of joy. Every individual strives to successful and happy in all aspects of life. However, many individuals have do know the key ingredients to happiness. The paper, therefore, discusses happiness, the ingredients of happiness, a self-reflection of the findings of happiness, and the lessons learned from the findings. Happiness is the sole purpose of humanity. Every individual in the globe pursues their joy as well as his…

Friendship is an easy thing to get, but it is not an easy thing to maintain. In book VIII of Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle explains the meanings and purpose of friendships by breaking it down into three categories. The categories are utility, pleasure, and moral character which arise through perceived or actual good. All types of friendships are determined by mutual feelings of goodwill towards each other. Once those feelings disappear then there is no longer any connection between the two…

Although many understand the concept of human nature loosely, as an abstract idea that may or may not define what is means to be a human being, C.S. Lewis in The Abolition of Man, treats human nature as something serious and necessary, yet at risk of being pushed to the back of everyone’s minds and ultimately forgotten. Lewis’ work, which at first seems to be a critique of modern education, reaches into the depths of the human soul and tries to make sense of it. By taking a simple flaw in one…

The next line is “Or fester like a sore-- And then run?” This is another rhetorical question that is used to answer the first question. Imagine that you have a sore on your arm. You want it to become dry so that it will heal quickly and correctly, but instead the sore starts to fester or run, this means that the sore must have become infected. This will take much longer to heal now. If your dream become infected by a setback you are going to have to wait longer to achieve your dream. Once you…