Action Quote by Aristotle
“Every art and every inquiry, and similarly every action and choice, is thought to aim at some good; and for this reason the good has rightly been declared to be that at which all things aim.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle, 350 BC
All actions aim at some perceived good; the ultimate good is the common aim of everything, defining purpose and value.
In simple terms: We act toward what we think is good.
Key Takeaway
Identify true purpose.
Themes
ethics
purpose
teleology
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- personal goals
- policy making
Key Concepts
virtue ethics
final causes
human flourishing
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you consider the highest good?
- How do you discern true purpose?
A Different Perspective
The “good” is subjective and varies across cultures.
