Episode #005 - Aristotle Part 1
Aristotle Part 1
This episode explains Aristotle’s idea that the ultimate goal of life is to live well, or be truly happy. He believed happiness comes from fulfilling our natural needs—like health, knowledge, and friendship—through consistent, virtuous habits such as courage and moderation. While everyone’s path looks different, Aristotle argued that the real goods we need are the same for all humans. Living well requires planning, practice, and some luck, but it’s shaped most by what we do every day, not just what we believe.
Further Reading:
Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle, translated by Robert C. Bartlett and Susan D. Collins (2011)
Happiness: A Guide to a Good Life, Aristotle for the New Century by Jean Vanier (2008)
Aristotle on Happiness, Virtue, and Wisdom by Bryan Reece (2023)
See the full transcript here.
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