ASSIGNMENT 3

ARISTOTLE NICOMACHEAN ETHICS

LIZADETTE B. LAZO
BSOA 3-3N
What is real (eudaimonia) happiness? Eudaimonia places an emphasis on personal
development and strives for continuous improvement in a variety of life areas. It often
involves pursuing meaningful goals and aspirations in order to engage in activities that bring
fulfillment, satisfaction, and a sense of accomplishment. Eudaimonia happiness places an
emphasis on moral virtues, self-awareness, a sense of purpose, and satisfaction in all aspects of
life. It is a requirement for human flourishing or good living, according to Aristotelian ethics.
In view of my exploration and understanding, this is a sort of bliss where there is satisfaction.
Eudaimonia happiness places an emphasis on the significance of moral virtues, self-awareness,
and finding meaning and fulfillment in every facet of life.

What will you do to achieve such happiness? Eudaimonia happiness can be achieved in a
variety of ways, and as a college student, I would take a number of steps to achieve it. To
begin, I place a high priority on my own development by actively seeking out opportunities to
learn and improve myself. This would necessitate engaging in worthwhile academic pursuits,
looking into subjects that interest me, and pushing my intellectual boundaries. Second, I
would concentrate on building a supportive network of friends and mentors and cultivating
healthy relationships. I look for connections with people who share my values and motivate
me to be my best self. In my interactions, I place a high value on honest and open
communication as well as practicing empathy and understanding. because I believe exploring
ourselves is the primary reason we are so happy. Lastly, I would try to align my choices and
actions with my values and larger goals to find meaning and purpose in them. I would be well
on my way to eudaimonia happiness as a 21-year-old if I took these deliberate steps toward
personal development, made meaningful connections, prioritized well-being, and lived a life
driven by purpose.

What would be the implications if we will "follow rules so you can be a good person" rather
than "be a good person by flourishing the individual's character". In this question, rules and
regulations are frequently enacted in society to maintain order, encourage fairness, and direct
moral behavior. The statement "follow rules so you can be a good person" suggests that one's
moral character is primarily determined by their compliance with these rules. In this time, we
have different approaches towards morality and it is very important to consider the
implications for ourselves and societal beings. I come to think of four implications on the
effects of following rules alone to be a good person. The first implication is just following rules
just for social acceptance.
I think there are instances that people are only adhering to rules because there is a rule but not
because they understand why that law exists, what are the moral that underpin them. We most
of the time just adhere to rules because of external reasons such as because of punishment. For
instance, a person may avoid theft out of fear of legal repercussions or social condemnation,
rather than out of recognition of the crime's inherent wrongdoing. Instead of a genuine
understanding and appreciation of the significance of respecting the property rights of others,
their adherence to the rule against theft is motivated by external factors. Another implication
is a lack of personal growth, this is why I think it is very important to be a good person by
flourishing our individual characters. Because by just focusing on rule-following ignores the
importance of character development. For example, someone may strictly adhere to rules
against lying but lack virtues like honesty, trustworthiness, and transparency. Third
implication is our emotional engagement will be overlooked. Genuine moral behavior requires
empathy and comprehension of other people's experiences and perspectives. For instance, a
lack of understanding and compassion for marginalized groups may result from strictly
adhering to rules against discrimination without developing empathy.The last implication I
can think of is our failure to recognize moral issues, Ethical blind spots, in which individuals
fail to recognize or address moral issues that are outside the scope of predefined rules, can
result from an overemphasis on rule-following. For instance, despite strictly adhering to
employment laws, a company may disregard ethical issues pertaining to equitable treatment
and employee well-being.

Forth question is to give examples/situations where you can apply the virtue of courage,
temperance, and generosity. When you come to think of people's lives, you will realize you are
actually practicing these three virtues on our ordinary day. From speaking up, maintaining a
healthy diet, to sharing knowledge and insights about a particular thing. Here are some of the
situations I think courage is being applied. The first situation is displaying courage by
initiating an honest and open conversation about a sensitive topic, such as addressing conflicts
or sharing personal struggles. I've been practicing this for a while now and I think this is the
very example of having an act of courage. Another example of courage is demonstrating
courage by allowing oneself to be vulnerable. I think a lot of people are struggling in this kind
of position because we don't want to let other people think that we're weak and we are not
capable but to actually be able to show your vulnerability is a courageous way for you to tell
that you know yourself.
The last example I can give for courage is taking risks like stepping out of your comfort zone
and just letting new opportunities go through the way. The next virtue that I will give an
example is having temperance, for this, I think the best example I can provide is our daily life
where we are trying to manage our emotions and show self-discipline on how to use our
resources. In trying to manage our emotions, I would be including here how we do self-
regulation, how we exercise managing and expressing our emotions in a healthy way rather
than being to suppressed by them and how can we be patient in making a decision, by taking
our time to carefully considering all options, all the information we have and to not be rushing
into things. A practical example is how we can be responsible for handling our finances,
impulsive buying, and making decisions when we are too happy or sad. Being self-disciplined
in using our resources includes making sustainable choices on how we can impact the
environment. The last virtue that we have is generosity, situations like providing guidance and
extending your understanding is an examples of showing generosity. For providing guidance,
we might say that for someone who's struggling in life, undecided about their future, you can
share with them some knowledge, how you cope with such experiences, and just provide them
something to hold onto for growth. Another example is extending your understanding, for
this, showing empathy to other people even in difficult situations is a sign that you are being
open to them with enough boundaries. You might extend empathy by volunteering or doing
charitable acts like donating money and resources to those who are in need. So these examples
highlight how courage, temperance, and generosity can be applied in various situations,
showcasing the positive impact these virtues can have on individuals and their relationships
with others.

The last question we have is " What is the most important 'virtue' for you? ( courage,
temperance, generosity, etc) Explain thoroughly why? " For me, who went through a really
rough patch in life, I've been in a situation where I almost lose self-control due to the excessive
amounts of thoughts I need to work on. I can barely make decisions and stick with them. This
is why I think the answer to this question is temperance. Having temperance is helpful in way
that it balances all aspects of our life. This temperance will eventually lead us to have
generosity and courage for other people because if you have moderation and self-discipline
and you can do wise-decision, it will be easier for you to work on a healthier relationship with
other people. Furthermore, temperance is really important for creating peaceful relationships.
It helps people control their emotions and prevent impulsive reactions when there are conflicts
or disagreements. You will have the courage and definite boundaries to work on your lifestyle,
Everything just lies exactly on how it is when you practice temperance. This fosters better
understanding, empathy, and cooperation, resulting in relationships that are healthier and
more productive.