Aims Quote by Aristotle
““Every art, and every science reduced to a teachable form, and in like manner every action and moral choice, aims, it is thought, at some good: for which reason a common and by no means a bad description of the Chief Good is, "that which all things aim at.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle, 4th century BC
All actions aim at a highest good, which defines the ultimate purpose of moral choices.
In simple terms: Everything strives toward a ultimate good.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with the ultimate good.
Themes
ethics
purpose
human nature
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
inspirational
thoughtful
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- leadership
- policy development
- education
Key Concepts
teleology
moral philosophy
goal orientation
Questions to Reflect On
- What is the highest good for you?
- How do you evaluate actions against this good?
A Different Perspective
Defining the “good” can be subjective and contested.
