Aristotle as a philosopher on a variety of subjects approached his work with a unique scientific teleological argument, asserting that everything in nature has a specific function and a purpose to fulfil it. Intrinsical to his argument is his claim that "man is a political animal", meaning that only within a civic community, or Polis can he successfully fulfil his purpose in life, to achieve Eudaimonia. Literally translated, this is taken to mean happiness, which …
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…istotle believes his attitude is the correct way of thinking in relation to property and that this is the key to justice in the household. If people exercise their roles properly and manage the acquisition of property appropriately, that is by avoiding unnecessary accumulation of currency for profit, or personal gain then justice will be accomplished and all the members of the household, by fulfilling their natural functions, will achieve the ultimate goal of Eudaimonia.