Which of the Following Best Captures Aristotle's Idea of Happiness

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best captures Aristotle's idea of happiness?

• A) Happiness means different things to different people, with some people finding happiness in pleasure, some in politics, some in moneymaking, and some in study.
• B) Happiness is complete, self-sufficient pleasure.
• C) Happiness involves having enough external goods, such as wealth and honor, to pursue whichever form of life seems best to each person.
• D) Happiness consists in taking pleasure in virtuous activity, which is activity of the soul in accord with reason.

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