Evaluate Aristotle's argument(s) for his claim that happiness (eudaimonia) is the goal of human life.
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Evaluate Aristotle's argument(s) for his claim that happiness (eudaimonia) is the goal of human life.
In evaluating Aristotle's arguments for his claim that happiness (eudaimonia) is the goal of human life, I believe it is important to recognise the true problem at hand, which can be seen to be, does Aristotle succeed arguing that happiness (eudaimonia) is the goal of human life? I believe that overall Aristotle does not succeed in arguing this point …
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…a few. Overall I would in general agree with Aristotle that happiness is the goal of human life. But I also find that in today's world his eudaimonic life is grossly unachievable. It is far too strict with too many conditions attached. Most of his arguments are sound and very well thought through (e.g. self-sufficient life and the Golden Mean) but at the same time there are those that are clearly out of date.
…a few. Overall I would in general agree with Aristotle that happiness is the goal of human life. But I also find that in today's world his eudaimonic life is grossly unachievable. It is far too strict with too many conditions attached. Most of his arguments are sound and very well thought through (e.g. self-sufficient life and the Golden Mean) but at the same time there are those that are clearly out of date.
