What, according to Aristotle, is the ultimate purpose of studying ethics
What, according to Aristotle, is the ultimate purpose of studying ethics
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What, according to Aristotle, is the ultimate purpose of studying ethics
The ultimate telos (end) of both studying ethics and ethics in general is happiness. Because man is a "rational animal," his most profound happiness is in contemplation. Proper contemplation, however, can only be achieved by a virtuous person in harmony with the golden mean.
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