Single Idea 111

[catalogued under 23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / g. Contemplation]

Full Idea

The more people contemplate, the happier they are.

Gist of Idea

The more people contemplate, the happier they are

Source

Aristotle (Nicomachean Ethics [c.334 BCE], 1178b29)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Ethics (Nicomachean)', ed/tr. ThomsonJ A K/TredennickH [Penguin 1976], p.334


A Reaction

On the other hand he regularly says that virtues concern actions, not thoughts. He sees slavery as essential to allow others to contemplate, but feeling guilty about that would ruin it.