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This 3 page paper examines Aristotle's ideas on happiness. The concept is explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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years. In fact, the great ancient philosophers wrote quite a bit on this subject. According to a student, Aristotle refers to happiness and sees it as something that is complete
and self sufficient, but why does Aristotle see virtue as necessary to secure happiness? In delving into this discussion, it appears that Aristotles conception of happiness is not simply tied
to the feeling of bliss or well-being. People can for example-using contemporary examples-indulge in drugs and alcohol and feel good, but one would not say that they are happy. That
kind of "happiness" is fleeting. Rather, many look towards leading a virtuous life where one can manifest happiness as being relevant and aligned with a life purpose. Aristotle held a
similar view and rejected hedonism as mans highest good. In other words, feeling good is not the only thing necessary for a happy and content life, but virtue is. Virtue
is intrinsic, indescribable and innocent. It stands on its own and while it is hard to pin down with particulars it is not arbitrary. It is not that everyone just
does what they think is right or what society tells them is right, but what comes from within. It is assumed that the wisdom is real. Hence, there exists an
objective, intrinsic morality. There is a right and wrong after all. Of course, determining what that is can be difficult, but the fact that it exists suggests something beyond whim
and culture. Although living a virtuous life is an individual decision, Aristotle sees it as something that may be formally taught. Virtue is something that people are raised with. For
example, parents try to teach their children to lead a virtuous life and they will be more inclined to do so. However, children in a negative environment will likely not
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