Full Idea
We call final without qualification that which is always desirable in itself and never for the sake of something else.
Gist of Idea
We desire final things just for themselves, and not for the sake of something else
Source
Aristotle (Nicomachean Ethics [c.334 BCE], 1097a30), quoted by Christine M. Korsgaard - Aristotle and Kant on the Source of Value 8 'Finality'
Book Reference
Korsgaard,Christine M.: 'Creating the Kingdom of Ends' [CUP 1996], p.230
A Reaction
This is such a simple and neat test for dividing what you value into two groups. You end up with things like art, philosophy, gardening, sipping wine, looking at beautiful views, talking to friends.
Related Idea
Idea 18228 An end can't be an ultimate value just because it is useless! [Korsgaard]