Philosophy Quiz - Aristotle

Eudaimonia

Flourishing, happiness, thriving

Ergon

Work, deed, action/function

Zoom Politikon

(Political Animal)

The human community

Zoom Politikon

(Political Animal)

The human community

Polis

(City-state)

The final end or purpose of the human community

Life outside the polis is not fully human

Appetitive soul

Physical pleasure; sexual, Hunger, thirst

Spirited soul

Emotional pleasure; want to be acknowledged

Rational soul

Fixed nature as humans; reason and deliberation. (Has ability to be irrational)

Good person = rational soul strongest

Nous

Intellect, intuition, or the mind’s eye — highest part of the soul

Phronesis

Practical wisdom or reason; ability to deliberate what is good and right for humans

Arete

Excellence—acting in accordance with moral excellence and good character

Logos

Reason—using rationality to guide your actions and make decisions

Energía

Activity—Living an active life of purpose

Teleology

The philosophical views that natural organisms and objects have an intrinsic purpose, goal, or final end (telos) built into their nature