Throughout the immortal work Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle profusely argues that Eudaimonia, happiness, is the ultimate good. This inspiring claim, which insists that the status quo is one where mankind is striving to attain the pinnacle of excellence through the utilization/ actions of virtues and righteousness, posit that human beings can live a more satisfying life by pondering, and eventually understanding, their surrounding world, and along with it, the purpose of their existence.
This profound theory forces one to adequately analyze the function of the human condition, not only to them, but also, to humanity as a whole. It is for this reason, that for the remainder of this discourse, that I shall evaluate Aristotle’s position and claims that it is indeed happiness, that serves as the chief good in regards to the human function. First, it is essential that I begin my study/analysis with a characterization of the Nicomachean Ethics to better explain Aristotle’s position and intention. …show more content…
In this general assumption, it is conveyed that all beings wish to be happy and aim to be so. Aristotle later asserts that men do not only seek happiness, but Eudemonia, a life of excellence, and a life of flourishing. It is because of this desire to flourish that happiness is not a state, but an activity. This is verified by the the notion that “goods must be spoken of in two ways, and some must be good in themselves, the others by reason of these.” By this, Aristotle means that either goods can be good in themselves, or goods are a
This profound theory forces one to adequately analyze the function of the human condition, not only to them, but also, to humanity as a whole. It is for this reason, that for the remainder of this discourse, that I shall evaluate Aristotle’s position and claims that it is indeed happiness, that serves as the chief good in regards to the human function. First, it is essential that I begin my study/analysis with a characterization of the Nicomachean Ethics to better explain Aristotle’s position and intention. …show more content…
In this general assumption, it is conveyed that all beings wish to be happy and aim to be so. Aristotle later asserts that men do not only seek happiness, but Eudemonia, a life of excellence, and a life of flourishing. It is because of this desire to flourish that happiness is not a state, but an activity. This is verified by the the notion that “goods must be spoken of in two ways, and some must be good in themselves, the others by reason of these.” By this, Aristotle means that either goods can be good in themselves, or goods are a