PHL 201 Lecture : PHL 201 - week 11 (april 1st).docx
18 Apr 2013
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Rational being aristotle believed that human beings were rational animals. You don"t have to depends on anyone else. The ability of the person who can is free; the other person is not free: unreliable , oppressors the evil - they"ll do what you want but harm you in the process, kind . An excellent life is one that is self-sufficient. You need a cheering audience, giving you honour, but sometimes you get. Boo-ed or might get tired of them: alternative live a life of virtue; happiness depends on having a virtuous character. The habits, which is the expression of your character; if this is source of happiness, then you won"t want to change. If you were to lose an arm if you are virtuous, you will be more resourceful- you will handle misfortune better. Courage pleasure of saving your friends of mortal danger; ex: soldiering. Justice about treating people fairly; ex: politics, by being a citizen.
