Aristotle and the Book of the Nicomachean EthicsIn Book I of the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle states that the objective or ultimate end of man is happiness. Aristotle then describes the steps necessary for human beings to achieve ultimate happiness. He also states that activity is an important requirement for happiness. A virtuous person takes pleasure in doing virtuous things. He then goes on to say that living a virtuous life is something pleasant in itself. The role of virtue for Aristotle is important, without it it seems that human beings cannot achieve happiness. Virtue is the connection one has with happiness and how one should obtain it. My goal in this article is to connect Aristotle's book of Nicomachean Ethics to my reasoning about autoethics. I absolutely agree with Aristotle's goal of happiness and conclude with his idea of virtues, which are virtuous states of character that influence our decision making in life. To achieve this topic, I have divided my article into three main sections, in which I have subsections supporting. In the first section I will provide a lot of information about Aristotle and his beliefs in virtue and achieving happiness. Using information from his ethics book I will provide examples and cite quotes statements to support his opinions. In the second section I will provide my understandings of why I refer to and am very fond of Aristotle's book of the Nicomachean Ethics. In the third section, I will provide research on why there are such objections to Aristotle's book of ethics and a counteraction on why I disagree with them. Finally I will conclude much of my and Aristotle's views on ethics and explain why I agree so strongly with this ethical path for human beings. Ultimate HappinessAristotle states that... in the middle of the paper... find the balance, once you find the balance you reach the main goal of life and obtain happiness. According to Aristotle, there is a right answer or an objectively correct means for everyone if their situation is taken into account. All in all Aristotle's reasoning is very legitimate, for humans finding balance is a way of life for most of us, we are trying to achieve good and we are definitely trying to expand and look for ways to achieve greater happiness in life. Works Cited http:/ /www.sparknotes.com/philosophy/ethics/section7.rhtmlhttp://www.gradesaver.com/aristotles-ethics/study-guide/section1/http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ aristotle-ethics/https ://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/16/ETHICAL THEORY From the moral questions that divide us to applied ethics: a source bookJames Fieser (2008)Aristotle, The Nicomachean ethics [1893]
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