reaction to Aristotle's inclusion of good fortune or external goods in his description of how to attain Eudaimonia.Remember that he does also recognize the importance of choosing, and thus the importance of personal responsibility in the creation of a good character.
2007-05-30 03:32:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Cool dude - the kind of guy who would say, "Do your own homework."
2007-05-30 03:40:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think, aside from the fact that he is a teleologist, that Aristotle is a freaking genius. I love him.
of course choice is important in the development of good character, but if you look around, it is also apparent that good luck is another necessary component. Think about the idea of fortune of circumstances; some people are born in a wealthy nation with free schools, decent food, possitive role models etc... while others are born into horrible conditions and must expend all engery and resources simply to live. This is luck; there is no choice involved in where you are born or who your parents are. IT is hard to reach eudiamonia if you have no access to the brain candy Aristotle believed we should immerse ourselves in
Likewise, some are just naturally more intelligent that others; again this is luck. If you are not very bright, there is only so much you can do to smarten up and may always make poor choices.
2007-05-30 03:52:59 · answer #2 · answered by FIGJAM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aristotle, Aristotle, was a bugger for the bottle.
2007-05-30 07:23:27 · answer #3 · answered by Cumjunkie Doner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I enjoy Aristotle...
2007-05-30 03:36:26 · answer #4 · answered by red9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a very general sense I can summarize it as Elton John did in a particular song. "I would have liked to've Know........"
S.W.
2007-05-30 03:36:37 · answer #5 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋