Study Questions

  1. What is the aim of human life, according to Aristotle? What does he think is required to achieve this aim? Does thinking about the aim of human life provide a good starting point for ethical discussion? Why or why not?
  2. What is a virtue, according to Aristotle? How do virtues relate to pleasure, on his view? Do you agree with his claim that the good life essentially involves exercising the virtues?
  3. What is the best kind of life for a human being, according to Aristotle? What reasons does he give for his view? Do you find this kind of life attractive?
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