From renowned classicist Edith Hall, ARISTOTLE'S WAY is an
examination of one of history's greatest philosophers, showing us
how to lead happy, fulfilled, and meaningful lives Aristotle was
the first philosopher to inquire into subjective happiness, and he
understood its essence better and more clearly than anyone since.
According to Aristotle, happiness is not about well-being, but
instead a lasting state of contentment, which should be the
ultimate goal of human life. We become happy through finding a
purpose, realizing our potential, and modifying our behavior to
become the best version of ourselves. With these objectives in
mind, Aristotle developed a humane program for becoming a happy
person, which has stood the test of time, comprising much of what
today we associate with the good life: meaning, creativity, and
positivity. Most importantly, Aristotle understood happiness as
available to the vast majority us, but only, crucially, if we
decide to apply ourselves to its creation--and he led by example.
As Hall writes, "If you believe that the goal of human life is to
maximize happiness, then you are a budding Aristotelian." In expert
yet vibrant modern language, Hall lays out the crux of Aristotle's
thinking, mixing affecting autobiographical anecdotes with a deep
wealth of classical learning. For Hall, whose own life has been
greatly improved by her understanding of Aristotle, this is an
intensely personal subject. She distills his ancient wisdom into
ten practical and universal lessons to help us confront life's
difficult and crucial moments, summarizing a lifetime of the most
rarefied and brilliant scholarship.
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