Aristotle: Life‚ Teachings‚ And The Foundations He Set By Sarah Tyria 04/29/2013 Philosophy Research Paper Robert Badra Philosophy derived from two Greek words‚ “philos” and “sophia”‚ which translates to mean love of wisdom. It is “a quest for truth” where truth and knowledge become obtainable through wondering minds and the consistent asking questions. (Theme One) Aristotle wrote‚ “Philosophy begins when we look at the world and wake up to the depth of our not-knowing. The
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Nicomachean ethics is the name of Aristotle’s work on ethics based on lectures he wrote. It is said that Nicomachean ethics were named after either Aristotle’s son or father as they were both named Nicomachus. Aristotle believed that happiness is what makes a person pure. To make this one virtue true‚ Aristotle believed that there were four moral virtues that worked together; the virtue of great soul‚ justice‚ practical judgment and being a truly good friend. From Aristotle’s notes‚ are ten books
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POLI SCI 10 NOTES FEBRUARY 4‚ 2014 Eudaimonia vs. Freedom Freedom is generally term we use to talk about politics in our society nowadays. Eudaimonia is not a freedom but it betrays a more general difference in the way Aristotle approaches different societies. Eduaimonia is a biological concept with “your life going well” With your naturally attributes being fully developed. It is not a matter of your mood. If you ask if someone is flourishing it is more than if they are happy it is are they
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Today ’s key concepts come from ancient Greek Philosophy. These concepts include arete meaning excellence or virtue‚ phronesis meaning practical or moral wisdom‚ and eudaimonia meaning flourishing. In the west virtue ethics were the prevailing approach to ethical thinking in the ancient and medieval times. The difference between these three approaches to morality tends to lie more in the way moral dilemmas are approached
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His argument was a teleological approach. He said that as rational humans‚ every action is aimed at some positive end or ideal situation‚ with this aim being happiness (Greek term – eudaimonia). This happiness is not pleasure as such but more like well being or flourishing fulfilment. He argued that this happiness was achieved by exercising the unique human faculty which is reason. He reasoned that self-interest is a constituent of a
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Today‚ many students like myself all over the America have walked down the hectic aisles of high school and have sat in some of the largest lecture halls in college. As kids‚ we were somewhat taught that going to school and getting an education would be the key to our success and thought that if we didn’t fulfill these expectations‚ we would end up homeless and live a terrible life. For so many years during my educational career this was the mentality that I believed in. Although this may be over
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it can see‚ because the proper function of an eye is sight. Aristotle reasoned that man must have a function uncommon to anything else‚ and that this function must be an activity of the soul. Aristotle identified the best activity of the soul as eudaimonia: a happiness or joy that pervades the good life. Aristotle taught that to achieve the good life‚ one must live a balanced life and avoid excess. This balance‚ he taught‚ varies among different persons and situations‚ and exists as a golden mean
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(telos) of life. • Aristotle puts forward ‘aretaic ethics’ (from the Greek arête – ‘excellence’)‚ stating that developing an excellent character is all-important‚ rather than following a set of prescribed ethical norms. • The ultimate goal is eudaimonia (‘flourishing’)‚ for a person who practises virtue will feel happy and content. Aristotle on Happiness and Virtue (AO1 material) • Aristotle distinguishes between different types of pleasure. Some seek basic desires‚ others honour and respect
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Socrates lived a life of inquiry in order to achieve a fulfilled life of eudaimonia and success. I argue that the Socratic examined life is a process‚ which should be valued because it teaches one to be critical thinkers‚ and aids us in the understanding our true actions. Achieving happiness through examination involves three core components: Exhortation‚ examination‚ and living the examined life. Exhortation involves the ability to apply reason to ideas and actions independent of external pressures
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Great Philosopher: Aristotle Great Philosopher: Aristotle Marissa Stauffer Alvernia University Great Philosopher: Aristotle Marissa Stauffer Alvernia University Philosophy 105(Tuesday‚ Thursday) Professor Davidson December 4‚ 2012 Philosophy 105(Tuesday‚ Thursday) Professor Davidson December 4‚ 2012 Aristotle the Great Philosopher Aristotle was one of the most profound philosophers of all time. He was a pupil of Plato; he adapted many of Plato’s concepts into his own.
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