On Aristotles Notion of Happiness

Presenting some of the most intellectual and thought provoking ideas ever conceived in the realms of politics, theology, and ethical theory; Aristotle's works remain as pivotal today as they have for centuries past. Of particular importance is his (supposed) collection of lectures we've come to know as the bounded Nicomachean Ethics, which will be the focal point for this work. Our particular interest lies within Book One of the aforementioned work, and deals with Aristotle's …

…to activities conducted) and excellence (in regards to training, learning, and discipline). This is a breathe of fresh air, when compared to our modern, more materialistic view of happiness, seen by many as simply the accumulation of wealth over life's span. It is then of no wonder why such a work as the Nicomachean Ethics remains not only at the frontlines of political theory, but also and especially at that of ethical theory as well.