Aristotle's Point of View - Case Study: Human Functions and Happiness

This case study examines Aristotle's perspective on human functions and the pursuit of 'good'. It explores how Aristotle defines the 'good' and how it relates to rational activity and virtue. The assignment focuses on Aristotle's argument that the good life is achieved through the fulfillment of human functions. The study analyzes the concept of a good man and how this relates to the performance of excellence, and discusses the role of the human perception in determining the value of the functions. The case study also considers the importance of rational choice and the overall state of life in determining happiness. The case study references the work of Baker and Heinaman to support the analysis.

Running head: ARISTOTLE’S POINT OF VIEW 1
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According to the case study of the Aristotle’s the human beings do possess the functions
and these functions help to figure out the good human by seeking the chief good in an individual.
Human function is the rational activity and the good in that function can be found out when the
rational activity is performed well. At times there is high level of criticism and this case study
defends the arguments of the Aristotle from this criticism. A good man is considered when he us
involved in the noble cause and when the good man performs the appropriate excellence the
human activity turn out to be good by the virtue of the qualities. Everybody has its own functions
may it be the flute player the carpenter but it all depends upon the perception of the human?
(Baker, 2015). In reality each human has its functions and the purpose associated with it and so
it also assist in figuring out the human good by the work, the style, the thoughts and the ideas the
human works and presents. The human good depends upon how efficiently they work and how
much happy he is about this in its present environment. The state of the life in the activity is what
is determined by the Aristotle, not every activity requires precision to determine whether the
functions will hold true or not. The investigation at times shall be natural, articulating all the
possible scenarios and hence it can be concluded that the human good or happiness is not merely
as a result of the rational choice but consists in it (Heinaman, 2018).

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References
Baker, S. H. (2015). The Concept of Ergon: Towards An Achievement Interpretation of
Aristotle's' Function Argument'.
Heinaman, R. A. (2018). Aristotle and moral realism. Routledge.