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22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 2. Happiness / a. Nature of happiness

5756	Happiness is a good which once obtained leaves nothing more to be desired [Boethius]
	Full Idea: Happiness is a good which once obtained leaves nothing more to be desired.
	From: Boethius (The Consolations of Philosophy [c.520], III.I)
	A reaction: This sounds like the ancient 'eudaimonism' of Socrates and Aristotle, which might not be entirely compatible with orthodox Christianity. It is not true, though, that happy people lack ambition. To be happy, an unfilfilled aim may be needed.