Aristotle's concept of Telos and Eudaimonia

Aristotle's concept of Eudaimonia

Aristotle's definition of the concept of eudaimonia is central to his ethical philosophy, particularly in his Nicomachean Ethics, which is often translated as "happiness" or "flourishing". However, he stated that eudaimonia is not only a fleeting pleasure but also a holistic well-being and fulfillment from living a virtuous and meaningful life. 

It is about achieving a state-deep well-being, purpose, and fulfillment through virtuous living. He argued that to attain true happiness, we have to developed mora and intellectual virtuous rather than chasing material wealth.

Aristotle's concept of Telos

Aristotle believed that every action, activity, and being has a telos–which refers to purpose 

and ultimate goals, that everything in nature, whether an object, organism, or a person, has a specific function or purpose that  defines its existence. He stated that telos is realized or achieved when something fully realizes its natural potential.

In addition, Aristotle argued what the ergon (function) of a human being is. He stated that the function of a human being consists of rational part of the soul acting in line with virtue. It is made up of lifelong activities that bring out the rational part of the soul.