In the 1st Book of Nicomachean Ethics Aristotle began an argument by stating "But presumably the remark that the best good is happiness is apparently something [generally] agreed, and we still need a clearer statement of what the best good is. ... Therefore for the duration of this paper I will attempt to explain and elaborate on what Aristotle is trying to say. ... To give a better viewpoint on his statement Aristotle gave examples of what in his day constituted as humans being good. ... In the middle of his argument Aristotle starts comparing human beings to plants in terms of their li...

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Nicomachean Ethics explains that every human action results in an end in that one considers good. ... Throughout Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, the effort to reach the final good is something one must do. ... In Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, happiness has a different definition then how others view. ... Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle is a philosophical journal that expresses the nature of the good life for a human being. ... Throughout Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, the effort to reach the final good is something one must do. ...

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According to Aristotle in the Nicomachean Ethics, virtue is described as neither a feeling nor capacity but a settled state or disposition. ... In reference to Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, there are those who appear to be courageous and those who are actual courageous people. ... Aristotle describes courage in the text through the various principles taken from virtue and examples of those who have a part of what is considered courageous. ... There are many conditions that resemble courage but aren't necessarily considered true courage according to Aristotle. ...

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Two of Aristotle's most famous works, Nicomachean Ethics and Politics, offer an outline of his perfect society and how Athens could ascend to his ideals. ... In fact, he states in Nicomachean Ethics that if an individual can reach the pinnacle of good, then it "[would] be the good achievable by action" (941). The ideal soldier on the battlefield is an example of how Aristotle believed virtuous action could be demonstrated. ... Constant's opinion of Greek politics also shows the shortcomings of Aristotle's political theory. Aristotle believed a person had to earn their ...

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Aristotle was a philosopher who lived from 384 B.C. to 322 B.C. ... Many of Plato's ideologies were presented in Aristotle's works. Aristotle demonstrated his political views in The Politics and The Nicomachean Ethics. ... The American government adopted many of Aristotle's views. ... Aristotle's philosophies are visible in today's society....

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"Ethics and politics. For Aristotle, ethics and politics both study practical knowledge, that is, knowledge that enables people to act properly and live happily. Aristotle's works on this subject include the Nicomachean Ethics and the Politics." ... "Ethics. ... "Thus, for Plato, the basic problem of ethics is a problem of knowledge. ...

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Master and pupil, Plato and Aristotle, through their respective works, "The Republic" and "Nicomachean Ethics," have each written extensively on the topic of happiness and fulfillment. ... Like Plato, Aristotle strongly believed that happiness is more than just simple pleasure. ... Aristotle splits virtue into two parts: moral virtues and intellectual virtues. ... Aristotle believes that luck or fortune is needed to reach happiness. ... In The Republic, Plato brings to surface knowledge as an important source for happiness, while in Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle expands on his teachers lessons...

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The first element of philosophy is ethics. Ethics is a system or code of moral values. Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics insists on the necessity of earthly goods, to some degree, for the truly happy life, and even so for the philosopher. ... He also considered ethics a large part of his logic (Copleston 270). ... Aristotle considered ethics a branch of politics, and, with not much surprise, he considered monarchy the best choice of government and aristocracy the next. ...

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Upon reading Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, I initially thought that human virtue was to be happy, to achieve happiness. The ultimate end, the final cause, according to Aristotle would be to achieve happiness in one's life. On gaining a better understanding to Aristotle's Nichomachean Ethics, I've found that in reality, human virtue is so much more than achieving happiness. ...

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In this paper I will discuss Aristotle's view on Eudaimonia. ... I will then explain why Aristotle's view prevails over the ideas proposed by Mill. Aristotle claims that all human action is for the sake of something (has an end). ... For Aristotle, general happiness is not a concern. ... By contrast, Aristotle looked at the bigger picture. ...

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