10 Questions
According to Aristotle, what is the ultimate purpose of human existence?
Happiness
What does Aristotle say about seeking a good reputation, pleasure, and wealth?
They have some value but are not the ultimate goal
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a goal or end in which all our activities should be directed at?
A good reputation
How long ago was Nicomachean Ethics written?
Over 2,300 years ago
What is the significance of Nicomachean Ethics in relation to Aristotle's works?
It is his most influential work
According to Aristotle, what is eudaimonia?
Human flourishing
What does eudaimonia NOT consist of?
Happiness
What is the highest human good according to Aristotle?
Eudaimonia
What distinguishes every living or human-made thing from all other things?
Its unique function or activity
What does the virtue or excellence of a thing consist of?
Good performance of its characteristic function
To be considered as an ultimate end, the act must be final and self-sufficient, “that which is always desirable in itself and never for the sake of something else,” and that man must be able to attain it. The idea that nearly everyone would agree that the end which meets all these requirements is happiness, is an idea that Aristotle claims to be true. Seeing that we desire honor, money, and pleasure is easy to do only because we believe happiness will be given to us by these goods. It seems that all other goods are merely a means towards obtaining happiness. On the other hand, happiness is always an end in itself. Eudaimonia is the Greek word that is usually translated as “happiness.” And just like most translations from ancient languages, this can actually be misleading. Happiness is often conceived of as a subjective state of mind, which the main trouble
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