The Pursuit of Happiness and Moral Negotiability

The chapter delves into Aquinas' perspective on morality and happiness, highlighting the pursuit of eudaimanism and the importance of pursuing common goods for a delightful life. It discusses the hierarchical arrangement of means and ends in achieving final purposes, the concept of the common good, and the role of prudence in decision-making. Emphasis is placed on the pursuit of happiness through various goods and the negotiation of moral aspects in different aspects of life.