Day 1

Aristotle: Nicomachean Ethics Lesson Plan

Reading Assignment, Questions, Vocabulary

Read Books I and II

Content Summary for Teachers

Book I

Aristotle argues that all humans aim for a type of good, either directly or as a subordinate to a means to a higher end. For this reason, the study of political science necessarily involves the study of the highest good, because the purpose of politics is to help humans achieve their highest ends.

Because the highest good differs between types of people, the study of it can never be precise. To begin, Aristotle breaks down the types of good for different people. Common people see sensual pleasure as the key to happiness, but that will not satisfy humans. Others emphasize the receiving of honors, but honors come from the performance...

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