Aristotle believed that human happiness was the reaction of fulfilling human potentialities. These potentialities can be identified by rational choice, practical judgment, and recognition of the value of choosing the mean instead of extremes. In his view, matter existed to achieve an end and it developed until it achieved its form. There was constant development from matter to form, from potential to actual. Th

True freedom consisted in ruling and being ruled in turn according to the agreed-on laws of the community. Humans have the free right and ability to distinguish good from evil and right from wrong. Aristotle observed that men in public life outside the home obtained by the dangerous disorder caused by the desire for power was disastrous. The inevitable will for power caused many disagreements which later ended up in war. Only free men were allowed to obtain political status. Women, children and slaves were given very little or no political power.

Human beings are capable of many things. The Greek believe that the human soul was very complex and that reason made up a part of the soul. If a person learns to control their desires and impulses they will gain th

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