Works by Aristotle

1. What is the problem of change and how does Aristotle answer it? The problem of change is essentially the fact that when something comes to be, it is a thing or an object. However, it is uncertain what the initial object was and we are offered two options. We are told it is what it is or it is not what it is. The issue arises that if it is what it comes to be, then no real change has taken place and therefore, change doesn’t exist. The other being that if the original object is not what it is…

During the golden age of Greece, the arts and sciences prospered through the works of incredible thought provoking individuals. One of the most well-known was Aristotle, a philosopher who engaged in some of the most philosophical questions of his time; and quite possibly our own. He delved in to questions of our universe, often pushing the ideas and boundaries of the accepted beliefs. Aristotle constantly persisted to better not only his knowledge, but also that of his people. The Golden Age of…

Aristotle’s Politics, Aristotle presents the argument that many people working together culminates in a greater payoff than a singular person attempting to create the same, or a similar, outcome. Aristotle writes, “For the many, who are not as individuals excellent men, nevertheless can, when they have come together, be better than the few best people, not individually but collectively, just as feasts to which many contribute are better than feasts provided at one person’s expense” (Aristotle…

Hartnett 1 Hallie Hartnett Dr. Skrzypek Search for Truth 27 November 2017 The Best End of Human Life In his Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle explores the nature of happiness and offers his own account of what sort of life he thinks best achieves this. In this book Aristotle focuses on two important questions the first being “what is happiness?” and the second being “what sort of life should we live if we want to achieve that happiness?” Keeping these questions in mind I will discuss Aristotle’s…

desires. Virtues are universally known by all as the basic qualities which are essential for happiness. We can practice virtue and take control of our life direction based upon our habits. According to Aristotle, moral virtue is a trait of one’s character. In the “Nicomachaen Ethics”, Aristotle argues that we acquire virtues…

is arguable that very few managed to spark modern thought and formulate strong ideologies such as the Greek philosopher Aristotle, and the theologian St. Augustine of Hippo. Both of these philosophers worked to understand the true concept of eudaimonia in our everyday lives, and how living a virtuous life will impact an everyday person. While some might argue how Aristotle’s works actually influenced some of St. Augustine’s writings through a common admiration to Plato, their conflicting ideas…

being is by nature an animal meant for a city” (Aristotle 4). By this, he is asserting that human beings are naturally destined to live their best life in an independent political association of some sort, among and in cooperation with other humans. The main reasoning for this assertion is the natural inherent necessity for other humans that human beings require. The primary purpose of humans, in Aristotle’s view, is to become self-sufficient. As Aristotle defines it, self-sufficiency is the…

Aristotle and Rene Descartes both try to understand living things. Both philosophers claim the soul makes us the kind of being that we are. For Descartes, being human is a combination of the body and the soul. The body and the soul are completely separate to Descartes. Aristotle believes the body and the soul function together. He thinks about the soul in three different parts. Both philosophers have similarities and differences in their theories and their thoughts regarding the soul and body.…

The word ‘mimemis’ comes from the Greek ‘mimeisthai’ which means ‘to imitate’. The mimetic school of consideration evaluates any work of art or literature in terms of imitation. The mimetic approach is one of the oldest way of evaluating works of art in relation to reality. A work, under this approach, is treated as a photographic reproduction. The mimetic theory in literary criticism began with its pioneer, the great Greek philosopher, Plato. Some critical thinkers believe that the external…

(happiness), arête (virtue), and telos (a final cause or end). Aristotle also makes a distinction between two types of virtues, thought and character. Expanding upon these two, the virtue of thought is described to be about wisdom, comprehension, and intelligence. Whereas, the virtue of character is said to be about generosity and temperance. Relating these to engineering, an engineer must use the virtue of thought to make educated decisions in the work place not to cause harm to others. In…