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This 3 page paper focuses on Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics as it explores the subject of pride. The golden mean is also referenced.
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they are acting not in the interests of society, but in respect to selfish whims. However, in delving back through time, at least one great philosopher sees things differently. According
to Aristotle, pride is gained through living an all around life that is devoted to achievement. That is, people who indulge too much--even if they can afford to do so--are
not able to develop pride in the true sense of the word. In fact, to Aristotle, pride is important. Aristotle in his Nicomachean Ethics says: "Pride seems even from
its name to be concerned with great things" (PG). He goes on to say that it does not make any difference whether or not one considers the state of character
or the man characterized by it, but a man is thought to be proud who thinks he is worthy of great things (PG). Many people would think such a man
arrogant, but pride that is deserved it not arrogant. The other extreme are those who do not think too much of themselves. Some people are worthy of little but
they are not proud, as pride does imply greatness (Aristotle PG). Yet, Aristotle does clarify things. He explains that there are some who think that they are worthy of great
things, but they are really unworthy of them, and that is pure vanity (PG). He goes on to say that the proud man is an extreme in respect
to the greatness of his claims and is the man who observes the mean (PG). Here, it seems he is describing the Golden Mean. He also says that the buffoon
is the slave of his sense of humor, but does not spare himself or others if he can raise a laugh, and the boor is useless for such social intercourse
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