It is the highest part because it is the use of reason that makes us different from the "horse, ox, and every animal." "The rational element has two parts: one is rational in that is obeys the rule of reason, the other in that it possesses and conceives rational rules." What he means is that the use of reason is understood as an action, but acting in a rational way. "The proper function of man, then, consists in an activity of the soul in conformity with a rational principle." .
There are many particulars in gaining this happiness Aristotle speaks of. The human good is the activity of the soul exhibiting excellence for ones entire life. Human excellence is the activity of the soul according to reason. We know this because of the human function. It is not just having the ability to be virtuous. It is the activity, not just possessing it. "The function of the harpist is to play the harp; the function of the harpist who has high standards is to play it well. It is excellence that makes men capable of performing noble deeds." Arete is that quality which enables its possessor to perform his own function well. Virtue is not a part of the soul. "Virtue or excellence renders good the thing itself which it is the excellence, and causes it to perform its function well. "The higher the virtuous activities, the more durable they are, because men who are supremely happy spend their lives in these activities most intensely and most continuously, and this seems to be the reason why such activities cannot be forgotten." There are two types of virtues: 1) intellectual, and 2) moral. Intellectual virtue owes its origin and development chiefly by teaching. Intellectual activity may be gained by work, experience, and learning. Moral is formed by habit, but Aristotle points out that nothing that exists by nature can be formed by habit. Aristotle says good habits should be formed early, because it is extremely difficult to change one's habits after they are formed.
A happy man is not one of extravagant pleasures or honor before everything else. ... A morally virtuous man finds pleasure in doing good acts, and actually does them. ... Aristotle then explains why obtaining wealth is not a form of happiness. ... Aristotle said that happiness is dependent on living a good life. ... Aristotle proclaims that happiness can be obtained through good actions. ...
Aristotle's way to happiness is a very good guideline to follow for people to bring happiness in their life. In this paper I am going to discuss why pleasure can't amount to happiness alone, what Aristotle says we need to attain happiness, and my thoughts on happiness and why I agree with Aristotle. ... For my first point, pleasure can't amount to happiness alone because pleasure isn't the goal of life according to Aristotle. ... While striving for happiness, pleasure is just something that is included while attaining happiness. ... Happiness is Aristotle's ultimate ...
According to Aristotle, a well-known philosopher, happiness is the end of political science. ... Happiness is not directly experienced through pleasure. ... Therefore, Aristotle came to the conclusion that happiness is a combination of all four elements (wealth, honor, pleasure, virtue). ... Aristotle's views on happiness differ from St. ... Augustine and Aristotle's views on happiness differed. ...
As humans, we take pleasure in being praised, and are pained by the shame that accompanies blame; this pleasure and pain can be used to mold an immediate or natural attraction to pleasure and repulsion from pain which would not prove to be the good for us. ... Aristotle conceives happiness not primarily as an exercise of virtue in private or with friends, but as the exercise of virtue in governing an ideal state. ... In book IV, Aristotle points out that honor, pleasure, and wealth are the things believed to make people happy. ... Aristotle felt that through the four qualities of wisdom, coura...
According to Aristotle happiness is an end, an end result of all the things a person does. ... Aristotle believes that the "something else" is happiness. ... Can virtues and pleasures change man's definition of Happiness? ... It can be agreed upon that virtues, and pleasures bring happiness because happiness is an end result of these things. ... If a man adheres to virtues ad pleasures there is no reason for him not to attain happiness. ...
How does Aristotle define happiness? ... We should desire the chief good, since wealth, honor, pleasure and the common good are feelings of happiness that can easily be taken away. Aristotle says that we must first understand that "happiness is an activity of soul in accordance with perfect virtue" (Denise, 35). ... As Aristotle points out, human's function is to understand. ... Aristotle is limiting the highest level of happiness to those human beings that have full capability over their mind. ...
Aristotle agrees that good life is the exhibition of perfect virtue, he disagrees on the particular definition of virtue, and it's relevance to happiness, and therefore disagrees on the means of attaining happiness. ... He goes on to say that goods of the soul (virtues) are the most important because with them, a person can gain material wealth and pleasure. Aristotle defines happiness and therefore the good life as the realization and perfect exercise of excellence. ... Aristotle also sees happiness as part of the good life. To Aristotle happiness is the result of being virtuous, becaus...
Aristotle argues that the ultimate goal that we all seek is happiness. ... " (Aristotle book. 1, chapter. 7) Aristotle calls this end the "Supreme Good" (Aristotle bk. 1, chapter. 2) which, as he suggests, is widely considered to be happiness. ... " (Aristotle book.1, chapter. 7) In order to better clarify the term happiness, Aristotle rebukes others' opinions regarding it. One belief identifies happiness as bodily pleasure, which Aristotle considers to be "vulgar", "slavish" and only "suitable to beasts" (Aristotle book.1 chapter.5). ......
But in order to achieve happiness Aristotle says that one must use reason in virtue. ... In his teachings Aristotle says "for anyone who is not deformed [in his capacity] for virtue will be able to achieve happiness through some sort of learning and attention" (Aristotle 12). ... Aristotle says that happiness is the ultimate goal of human activity because it takes a life time to find the right reason and means of a virtue and happiness in itself is complete once achieved. ... According to these actions one feels pleasure or pain. ... By doing this the man should feel pleasure in th...
