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Explain the concept of the good life as pointed by Aristotle.

According to Aristotle, the best way to achieve a good life is to know the truth and find
the good in life. The word eudaimonia derives from the Greek words "Eu" for "good" and
"daimon" for "spirit." It refers to an existence that is characterized by happiness and excellence.
According to Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, all human actions are directed toward some form
of benefit. Every form of art and human inquiry, as well as every action and endeavor, is believed
to be aimed at some good; for this reason, the good has been accurately declared to be the end of
all things. When Aristotle refers to the good life as the happy life, he does not mean that the good
life is merely characterized by happiness or enjoyment.
In contrast, a decent life for a person is an active life of functioning well in essential and
distinctively human ways. Aristotle acknowledges our contentment. There is no need for
anything else, giving it an intrinsic value.
On the other hand, objects such as money and power are extrinsic values because they all
serve a purpose. In the beginning, Aristotle's Nicomachean ethics aims to identify the highest
good for a human being. Many people think that accumulating material wealth and seeking
honor or personal satisfaction are the ultimate goals in life. They believe that pleasure will lead
to a life of comfort and luxury with little to no problems or concerns and that happiness and
success are closely linked to having material possessions. However, pursuing honors is not
necessarily related to one's character or values. It is important to note that caring about how
others perceive you or engaging in immoral behavior is not a sign of virtue or morality.
According to Aristotle, it is our responsibility as humans to find pleasure and purpose in
life. Money cannot buy true contentment. Discovering your purpose and striving to live a
fulfilling life is important.

Define the good life in their own words.


According to Aristotle, "a good life is a life of virtuous deeds," so if your life is full of
virtuous deeds, "good life" is an understatement. Living without deceit, jealousy, resentment, and
adverse actions is a fulfillment everyone should practice daily, along with serving those who
contribute to your happiness. Aristotle's conception of the good life necessitates a systematic
approach to the question, "How should we live?" This question exemplifies the preeminence of
characteristics, or the attributes of entities, in Aristotle's ethics. His version of ethics is primarily
based on a logical account of a respectable human life; he identifies an excellent human life with
a virtuous life, and he defines virtue as human excellence. Therefore, the good life is a life of
excellence, and the pursuit of a good life is the primary goal of human nature. If we endeavor to
be better for ourselves and others, we can make contributions to society of any size. If our
contribution brings us and others pleasure and contentment, then we can now say that we are
leading a decent existence.

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