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Aristotle defines the good life as one characterized by happiness derived from living virtuously and doing well, a concept referred to as eudaimonia. This happiness is not based on sensory pleasures but on actions that promote individual and communal well-being, such as healthy living and environmental care. The pursuit of the good life involves constant practice of virtue and is supported by advancements in science and technology.

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Chapter 6

Aristotle defines the good life as one characterized by happiness derived from living virtuously and doing well, a concept referred to as eudaimonia. This happiness is not based on sensory pleasures but on actions that promote individual and communal well-being, such as healthy living and environmental care. The pursuit of the good life involves constant practice of virtue and is supported by advancements in science and technology.

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CHAPTER 6

THE GOOD LIFE


NICOMACHEAN ETHICS AND MODERN CONCEPTS
Aristotle, an important ancient
Greek philosopher whose work
spans from natural philosophy to
logic and political theory,
attempted to explain what the
good is. He definition may be
useful in our pursuit of the truth.

Aristotle
(384-322 BC)
The good life, however, is more than these countless expressions of
what is good. It is characterized by happiness that springs from living
and doing well.

The ancient Greeks called this concept of “living well and doing well”
as eudaimonai. The word came from the Greek word eu meaning
“good” and daimon “spirit”.
According to Aristotle, happiness is the ultimate end of human
action.

Happiness defines a good life. This happiness, however, is not the


kind that comes from sensate pleasure. It is that which comes from
living a life of virtue, a life of excellence, manifested from the
personal to the global scale.
For example, making sure that one avoids sugary and processed foods
to keep healthy is an activity that expresses virtue. The resulting health
adds to one’s well-being and happiness. Another example is taking care
of the environment through proper waste management which results in
a clean environment and adds to people’s well-being and happiness.

The good life is marked by happiness brought about by virtuous human


actions and decisions that affect the individual self and the greater
community. It is characterized by a life of flourishing of oneself and of
others.
Virtue plays a significant role in the living and attainment of the
good life. It is the constant practice of the good no matter how
difficult the circumstances may be.

The onward progress of science and technology is also the


movement towards the good life. Science and technology are one
of the highest expressions of human faculties. They allow us to
thrive and flourish in life if we so desire it.

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