Aristotle's Definition of Happiness

Work = Desires hard but interesting work with visible results Freedom = Wants more freedom of speech Health = Doesn't mind occasional illness but wants to be fit for work and enjoyment in between Friendship = Requires the society of equals who will criticize and be criticized

Work of Choice = Enjoys a good deal of freedom to choose own work Freedom of Speech = Wants to express opinions without constraint from libel laws Good Health = Doesn't mind occasional illness but wants to be fit for work and enjoyment in the intervals Criticism in Friendship = Requires the friendship of colleagues and comrades who will criticize and be criticized

Libel Laws = Prevent him from freely expressing opinions about certain products Orders without Criticism = Cannot be friends with someone whose orders must be obeyed without criticism Wealth Disparity = Finds it difficult to form friendships with people much richer or poorer than himself Health Limitations = Wants to die when unable to work, but desires good health in the meantime

<p>War Correspondent = One of the potential pursuits for a respite from science Children's Stories Writer = Another potential pursuit for a respite from science Political Speeches Maker = One of the potential pursuits for a respite from science Scientific and Political Work = Requires friendship with colleagues and comrades in this field</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aristotle defined happiness as unimpeded activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Equals for Criticism = Desires friendship with people who will criticize and be criticized Subordinate without Criticism = Cannot be friends with someone whose orders must be obeyed without criticism Wealthy Friends = Finds it difficult to form friendships with people much richer than himself Poor Friends = Finds it difficult to form friendships with people much poorer than himself</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bertrand Russell desires hard but interesting work of which he can see the fruits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bertrand Russell desires more freedom of speech, particularly to express his thoughts about certain products and individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bertrand Russell seeks the friendship of colleagues and comrades in scientific and political work, particularly those who will criticize him and whom he can criticize.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bertrand Russell requires to be fit for work and enjoyment, with occasional minor illnesses but the ability to work and enjoy life in between.</p> Signup and view all the answers