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?