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Aristotle believe...
Aristotle was open to the teachings of Plato but went beyond his teachings.
He sustained that the good life is composed of the good you put into your own life and the happiness you create for yourself through enjoying the little things and constantly searching for the good, as it is always around us.
That the good is individualized; and was concerned with the fastest way to become happy; this (sometimes) required following one's instincts.
Aristotles thoughts on "The Good Life"
Theory of
"The Good"
- Aristotle interpreted Plato's theories, understanding them in a way that allowed him to contribute ideas from his own to the world.
- When considering the good, Aristotle put the people of society first.
Agreements
Disagreements
- God provides the utmost good.
- Since God is good, everything he created is good.
- To truly find the good in something, you first need to understand it.
- To be a good person, you must act virtuously.
- Humans have the power to think and reason before acting, allowing them to be ethical.
- Acting ethically will make humans happy.
Aristotle
- High regard for the good.
- Good can't be located; it's in all things.
- Philosophers are the most likely to find the good life.
- Against Sophism.
- Aristotle:
- state that THE good can't be found but rather A good.
- was more down to earth.
- focused on the little things (Plato's idea was more abstract).
384-322 BCC
- Born in Stagira, a northern colony of Greece bordering Macedonia.
- Wealthy family
- He was a good student and loved to learn.
Aristotle's
Relationship with Plato
- His parents died when he was young.
- He traveled to Athens at 17 years old to study with Plato (Athen's greatest thinker).
- He had a great consideration for humans, whereas Plato focused on the abstraction of the world.
What does this
means to you?
"All people aspire to some good and all seek to be happy."
Aristotle
However...
However...
Sometimes instincts do not lead to happiness, and it is important to act intelligently.
Overall:
The search for the good is seeing the potential in all things.