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This 5 page paper looks at happiness, and virtue, according to what Aristotle wrote in his famous work Nicomachean Ethics. Aristotle's ideas about happiness, virtue and leading a contemplative life are discussed in depth. No additional sources cited.
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say that it is happiness, and identify living well and doing well with being happy" (PG). Here, the philosopher differentiates the general run of men from those of a higher
caliber. In todays world,and language, one might note that there is a certain element in society that is not very bright. Many working class individuals, or commoners, or those who
are not possessed with great intelligence, will miss lifes contemplative side. They take things at surface value. They go on vacation and enjoy themselves. They indulge in their favorite television
shows and see the latest films, but they do not analyze them. They are likely to spout clich?s. They live a life that appears happy and one that they believe
is happy, but for Aristotle, that is not happiness. Why? It seems rather arrogant to suppose that these creatures who are not analytical and do not possess advanced degrees are
less happy than those who live a contemplative life. Yet, what may be true is that those who do possess a longing for truth, an analytical mind, and a desire
to find happiness but cannot find it on the surface, may subscribe to Aristotles definition. One can in fact divide the populous into two intellectual worlds. Aristotle goes on to
explain: " but with regard to what happiness is they differ, and the many do not give the same account as the wise. For the former think it is some
plain and obvious thing, like pleasure, wealth, or honour; they differ, however, from one another- and often even the same man identifies it with different things, with health when he
is ill, with wealth when he is poor; but, conscious of their ignorance, they admire those who proclaim some great ideal that is above their comprehension" (PG). Here, Aristotle explains
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