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Aristotle's ethical philosophy focuses on virtue ethics, where morality is about developing good character traits rather than following strict rules. It also centers on the idea that the ultimate goal of human life is eudaimonia, which is achieved through the cultivation of virtue.
Aristotle's Treatise on Virtues
Aristotle argues that virtues are habits developed through practice and essential for achieving eudaimonia. He also explained and distinguished between moral virtues (deficiency and excess) as well as intellectual virtues.
In telos and happiness, according to Aristotle, every action has a meaning or purpose that aims toward a final good, the eudaimonia.
Aristotle finds the balanced position between extremes in our actions and emotions. The idea that virtue lies between excess and deficiency.
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