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[from 'Nicomachean Ethics' by Aristotle, in 22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 1. Goodness / h. Good as benefit ]

Full Idea

Wealth is obviously not the good we are seeking, because it serves only as a means.

Gist of Idea

Wealth is not the good, because it is only a means

Source

Aristotle (Nicomachean Ethics [c.334 BCE], 1096a06)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Ethics (Nicomachean)', ed/tr. ThomsonJ A K/TredennickH [Penguin 1976], p.69


A Reaction

So what are we to say to someone who considers wealth to be an end? Someone who has no desire to spend their horde.