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HoP 044 - The Goldilocks Theory - Aristotle's Ethics

History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

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Aristotle's Life of Fame

Aristotle says there is no further purpose for which we wish to be happy. Many greeks would probably have endorsed this as the most choiceworthy life. If a bunch of low life criminals admire me for my successful thievery, that is no reason to think I am leading a good life. So if i am seeking honor, what i must really be seeking is some kind of life that would be worth honouring. In that case, the honour seems to be secondary. What i am really after is the good life that rightfully earns me the admiration of others.

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