In section 7 of the Nicomachean Ethics, relates human action
to other forms of human study. When looking at other actions, it all boils down
to one point. If everything else comes to an obvious point, what does that mean
for human action? All of human action must come down to one point. What is the
point of our existence? Aristotle said that all of human action is aimed
towards happiness. As humans, we choose happiness for ourselves. If we choose
the end goal for ourselves, are we inherently selfish?
P.S.: I commented on Daniel and Hannah's posts.
P.S.: I commented on Daniel and Hannah's posts.
In my opinion, i dont think we are inherently selfish. It would make sense to think about yoursef and what you want in life and what you want to make it out to be. thinking about others is important too but evryone does need to ask themselves what they want out of life at some point and then try to get it.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great observation! I say yes, by Aristotle's reasoning, we are inherently selfish based off of happiness. However, where I struggle is the lack of full coverage on the Ultimate Good by the end of happiness. I just think there has to be more.
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