Aristotle’s conception of eudaimonia disproves Mill’s utilitarian view that pleasure is the “greatest good.” The purpose of this paper is to contrast Aristotle’s and Mills views on the value of happiness and its link to morality. First I will describe Aristotle’s model of eudaimonia. Then I will present Mill’s utilitarian views on happiness and morality. Lastly‚ I will provide a counterargument to Mill’s utilitarian ethical principles using the Aristotelian model of eudaimonia. In this section
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activity of the soul in accord with virtues‚ and these virtues must be complete and ever present. In order to obtain happiness‚ or Eudaimonia‚ we must exhibit this reason in accord with virtues excellently. In the eyes of Aristotle this is the only way to achieve true happiness. He elaborates saying that not everyone can achieve Eudaimonia‚ and that happiness that is not Eudaimonia is not actually
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“The Good” Plato Midterm Paper Plato was one of the most prominent Greek philosophers‚ influencing the very core of philosophy for years to come. His early analysis of society and its values began the quest for answers to questions of existence and awareness. In “The Republic‚” Plato explains the concept of Forms and Ideas while also inquiring on both justice within a person and what exactly makes a person ‘just.’ Plato argued that the human soul innately searched for the Form of Good which could
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Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics goes to show that he believes that the end goal of all human actions is eudaimonia‚ or happiness through success and fulfillment. Following this concept Aristotle goes on to explain that through virtuosity a human being can lead a happy life. He defines virtue as a disposition to make the correct decisions that lead to the chief good of happiness. A perfect example is when he describes someone who does an action well as being good‚ but they are only considered good
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between Dao‚ or as it is presently known‚ Tao against eudaimonia‚ (happiness)‚ and why these ideas are important to the study of ethics today. Aristotle was one of the greatest philosophers in history. He was solely judged in terms of his philosophical influence and his only peer was Plato. Aristotle’s writings have proven to be difficult to understand to most novice readers‚ although his teachings in the Nicomachean Ethics and that of eudaimonia‚ happiness‚ are fairly easy to understand. Aristotle
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be true for some‚ but many in today’s society could learn a lesson from ancient Greek literature. In Homer’s epic poem‚ The Odyssey‚ the story of Odysseus’s journey and the people he encounters teaches valuable lessons about the virtues of xenia‚ arête‚ and hubris. In the epic poem‚ The Odyssey‚ Homer uses many terms that were used to describe various qualities and practices that were greatly valued in ancient Greek culture. Many of the prominent traditions in this time demonstrates valued practices
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believe that happiness is not achieved by wealth‚ prestige‚ and luxury. Happiness is achieved by understanding the teachings of Buddhism and achieving nirvnana‚ which means to free the soul from bad Karma. On the other hand‚ Aristotle felt that Eudaimonia (happiness) was only achievable by fulfilling one’s full potential. In other words‚ happiness comes from long term success. Although‚ these beliefs involve the attainment of happiness they‚ differ more than they relate. Buddhists believe that
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philosopher’s views and ideas on living the best possible life (eudaimonia).This will‚ give the reader a clear comparison between the two philosophers writings. Secondly‚ Plato’s form of good will be used to compare the writings of both philosophers‚ to distinguish the differences between their teleological
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Mediterranean Sea‚ a region much larger than the boundaries that Greece presents today . Although geographically dispersed‚ these diverse group of people were united through a common culture‚ with the same customs‚ beliefs and language. In fact‚ “Areté was the most articulated value in Greek culture” (Hooker). This word means to be the best one can be or to reach one’s
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up of many key features‚ including Moral Virtues‚ The Doctrine of the Mean‚ Eudaimonia‚ and Friendship and the Community. According to Aristotle‚ everything has a purpose‚ for example‚ pens‚ their purpose is to write‚ if the pen fulfils its purpose and writes well‚ it is a good pen. In the same way‚ if we equate Eudaimonia to the pen‚ Eudaimonia is the supreme goal of human life‚ if a person reaches Eudaimonia‚ they are a considered a good person as the purpose was to be happy‚ therefore
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