Questions that might be raised about the definition Nicomachean Ethics



neoptolemus killing priam. aristotle accepted wrong call priam unhappy because last years unhappy.



aristotle justifies saying happiness must considered on whole lifetime because otherwise priam, example, defined unhappy because of unhappy old age.
concerning importance of chance happiness, aristotle argues happy person @ work in accordance virtue bear misfortune brings beautifully , in complete harmony in every instance . many great misfortunes limit how blessed such life can be, in these circumstances beautiful shines through .
addressing opinion expected amongst contemporaries happiness, aristotle says seems unfeeling , contrary people s opinions claim fortunes of 1 s descendants , 1 s friends have no influence @ . says seems if @ gets through deceased, whether or reverse, faint , small .
once again turning divinity of happiness aristotle distinguishes virtue , happiness saying virtue, through people become apt @ performing beautiful actions praiseworthy, while happiness more important, god, since every 1 of else sake of this, , set down source , cause of things honored , divine .




^ book chapter 9 1099b-1100a. translations above sachs.
^ book chapter 9 - 10. translations above sachs.
^ book chapter 10 1100a-1101a. translation above sachs.
^ book chapter 11 1101a-1101b. translation above sachs.
^ book chapter 12 1101b-1102a. translation above sachs.






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