Aristotle asserts that for every
good thing, there is a greater good that is being attained. He gives the
example that the “end of medical art is health” (section1). There would be
little reason to study anything if it was not to a greater means. Knowledge by
itself has no meaning. It is guided and directed by a purpose. This raises many
questions. What is the end purpose of everything we are working to attain? Are
we laboring in vain? This concept causes us to truly examine why it is we do
even the smallest of things. Is meaningful action possible in this life?
Without knowing the purpose of our lives, we would not be able to answer these
questions. I believe that this is why so many people are searching for meaning,
for something to believe in. They need to know why they do the things that they
are doing. Everyone is searching for meaning, for reason, and many will never
find it. The reality is that the only way humans will ever find true purpose is
to know the One that is the true Greater Good. The One from which everything good
and pure is found. Without knowing God, the answers to all these questions are
incomplete and insufficient.
I commented on Sierra and Daniel's post!
I commented on Sierra and Daniel's post!
This is a great point because he challenges us to examine our motivations and goals. In doing so, we find the purpose for our actions and give us direction in daily living. People, like you said, are desperately searching for meaning and something to believe in. Aristotle challenges us to search and find it!
ReplyDeleteYou make a good point about all we do being worthless without some greater good being worked toward, such as God.
ReplyDeleteThat's the point that I was thinking about!! He questions whether good is actually good or not if we actually have something to do good to.
ReplyDeleteYes! what is the main purpose that we're working towards? I thought the same thing while reading.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree that without there being a greater good, life is meaningless.
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