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[from 'Metaphysics' by Aristotle, in 22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 1. Goodness / a. Form of the Good ]

Full Idea

The good is a principle for all things, and is so in the very highest degree, but in what way? As a purpose, as a source of movement, or as a form?

Gist of Idea

Is the good a purpose, a source of movement, or a pure form?

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1075a32)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.386


A Reaction

I tend to think of it as an 'ideal', whatever that is, and hence an inspiration, but a rather vague one. Beauty, goodness and truth. Surely not a source of movement?