Aristotle is right: the supreme good, happiness? Happiness is a challenging emotion or state of mind that is difficult to define. It's extraordinarily difficult because every person on earth has a different vision of happiness. Happiness should be understood as something that satisfies a person's capabilities. If he or she achieves happiness, it equates to a balance between pleasure, honor, and self-sufficiency. Aristotle believes that the greatest good is happiness. He describes happiness as “an activity that is guided by and exercises human virtues” (60). Is the highest good happiness? What are the characteristics of the asset? Do we all need habits to become good? Questions like these elicit emotional reactions in debates on the topic. First of all, the good in eudaemonia, which in Greek means happiness, is a virtuous activity of the soul. It is described as prosperous, flourishing, or well-being, and it is something we can achieve through contemplation. Aristotle begins with this statement “every activity tends towards an end” (80) . This statement is simple, in the hope that every action (activity) we are undertaking has a reason and has a purpose (purpose). An example of this would be high school students trying to graduate. After students graduate (activity) they are able to find a job (end). We work hard to get a promotion (task) to acquire more money (end). We earn money (asset) to purchase jewelry materials (fine). This continues endlessly, there is no end point, and it is for the sake of itself, and not for the sake of further activities reaching an end. Once we understand this concept, some wonder: Is there anything in the world that doesn't fit this description? To summarize, happiness is not. Aristotle's theory on happiness states that “happiness would be an “end in itself” (66). Ultimately we all want to feel that sense of accomplishment when
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