Single Idea 621

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

Full Idea

Contemplation is a supreme pleasure and excellence.

Clarification

'Excellence' here is the Greek word 'areté', which also translates as 'virtue'

Gist of Idea

Contemplation is a supreme pleasure and excellence

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1072b22)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.374