In the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle declares that if there is some universal or

Question

In the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle declares that if there is some universal or absolute good in the life of a human being, it must be ___________. Which the following best characterizes Aristotle’s account of this universal good?

a. happiness = that which is always chosen as end in itself and never as a means.
b. health = a man’s health is prior to any other possible good he can experience or hope for.
c. holiness = without faith in and reverence to God, nothing else in life is worthwhile or meaningful.
d. honesty = a man who is dishonest forfeits any possibility of obtaining the good in life.
e. honor = that which brings praise, dignity, and respect in a life well lived.

Explanation / Answer

The following best characterizes Aristotle’s account of this universal good;

a. happiness = that which is always chosen as end in itself and never as a means. (as according to him the highest good and the end toward which all human activity is directed is happiness, which can be defined as continuous contemplation of eternal and universal truth)

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse I
• Subjects

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.