Aristotle argued that this state comes from the exercise of virtue and was the only thing truly of value in and of itself, as characteristics like wisdom, wealth, and strength were of value only in relation to other things.
Robert Nozick used his "experience machine" argument to refute the idea that humans value this state above all others. Aristotle argued that this state comes from the exercise of virtue and was the only thing truly of value in and of itself, as characteristics like wisdom, wealth, and strength were of value only in relation to other things. Aristotle's term "eudaimonia" is traditionally translated as equivalent to this state. FTP what is this state of being sought by the hedonists, a state of extreme satisfaction?
Robert Nozick used his "experience machine" argument to refute the idea that humans value this state above all others.
{happiness} (accept “contentment” or “well being” anytime; accept “pleasure” before “eudaimonia” is read)