PHI 2380 Final: 2015-04-14 - Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics X.docx
14 Apr 2015
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Aristotle denies that happiness lies in amusement because often, the activities which bring us short-term amusement cause long-term harm or neglect of our bodies and possessions. According to aristotle, happiness is found in activities which express virtue. Virtues of character depend on other people witnessing your virtues and the feelings which accompany virtuous acts, whereas the wise person does not rely on others or feelings to study. The activity of understanding it is superior in excellence because it aims at no end beyond itself and has its own pleasure. Since the nature of human-beings is to reason, a life engaging in study will be the best and most pleasant, thus resulting in the greatest amount of happiness.
