His approach is very common sense, although somewhat wordy, with a notion that one needs

to have experience in these areas to fully realize what they mean. He uses everyday occurrences when trying to explain these issues. Happiness, purpose and moderation are what every good person should strive for according to Aristotle. This makes a person whole and their life worthwhile. Aristotle believes that the best a person can do is live life that is full of activities that make use of our ability to reason and think. To do well at whatever good thing we try is the utmost importance according to Aristotle.

To Aristotle all human activity must have an end or something good in which they try for. I believe this to be why humans set goals for themselves. For an example of what I think Aristotle is talking about I will use myself as an example. I am attending Concordia which is the activity, in hopes that I can receive a degree which is the goal. Things of this nature all have a meaning or goal. Some may not be as clear, but according to Aristotle the goal is out there we just have to find it.

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extremes that Aristotle cites as virtues is the mean between two extremes. If this is true and abided by, all people could possibly live happy lives. It makes common sense as much of Aristotle's ethics does. If a person becomes consumed in some activity or another it is bound to hinder their other duties and will result in bad decisions or choices. Greed can destroy a person as there are many examples of this. Fanatics in fitness can hinder other areas of human development. The "easy life" can destroy a persons natural inner ability to seek, learn and discover. All these things and more stress the importance of moderation. Through moderation is balance. Balance brings harmony which brings happiness.

iness as the thing most important in life. There seems to be many types of happiness according to Aristotle: pleasure, honor among others, virtue. But which one we choose has a different approach all to its own. Aristotle stated that "The life of moneymaking is one undertaken under compulsion, and wealth is evidently not the good we are seeking; for it is merely useful and for the sake of something else" (p. 165). This could not be more prevalent than in today's society where everything good is based on wealth. I like Aristotle's view on happiness and wealth. I take this to heart for because I have no great desire for wealth but a passion for mankind and it

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