Aristotle's Philosophy of Happiness

The modern concept of happiness is often linked with a particular kind of psychological state. But what the ancient thought of happiness was could even be for us something we wouldn't call happiness at all. The big difference is not so much being psychological versus non-psychological it's the idea that happiness is only said of one in respect of a complete life. Aristotle had very clear views about the kinds of things which will make a life go well and produce a life of happiness.