Natural Quote by Aristotle
““Not in depraved things, but in those well oriented according to nature, are we to consider what is natural.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Nicomachean Ethics, Book VII, c. 350 BC
Natural things are those aligned with their purpose; we should consider what is natural in that sense.
In simple terms: Natural = things fulfilling their purpose.
Identify the purpose of things to understand their nature.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- environmental policy
- design thinking
- education
- personal values
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines 'natural' for you?
- Can purpose be objectively determined?
Human constructs may distort what is deemed natural.