Philosophy: The Basics
by Nigel Warburton
Published date: 1992
Category: Philosophy
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Index Topics & Notes
- Definition: "Flourishing" according to Aristotle.
- Reference: Aristotle believed that you could experience physical pleasures without reaching eudaimonia.
- Reference: Aristotle believed that cultivating virtues through actions is the path to flourishing as a human.
- Insight: Eudaimonia applies to the duration of one's life.
- Insight: Virtues, according to Aristotle involves intelligent judgements about what actions to take based on the situation.
