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C/P/260. Can Aristotle Reconcile Eudaimonism and Altruism?

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1450
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines Aristotle’s arguments views on two seemingly contradictory ideas, i.e. striving for one’s own happiness (eudaimonism) and striving for the happiness of others (altruism). The link between virtue and self-happiness is explored discussing the concepts of love, friendship, self fulfilment, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Aristotle, Happiness, Virtue, Altruism, Eudaimonism, self fulfilment,