es in any of these particularareas. For example, regarding different levels of knowledge, the lowest level is on the bottom and thehighest level is on top. Therefore, the closer one gets to the top of the model, the more knowledge one has and vice-versa. The same holds true for the other areas, as well, and they are all related to each other. Using knowledge in another example, the higher level of knowledge one reaches, the higher ones ethicalstandards are, as well. Because of these relationships, Platos Divided Line relates to all areas of life. II. ARISTOTLE1) Explain fully Aristotles approach to Ethics. What is the goal of the ethical life? What type of soul iscapable of realizing the good life? How do we go about accomplishing this goal? What are the possiblelifestyle choices we may lead? Are any of these conducive to leading the good life?The goal of the ethical life, according to Aristotle, is good. All human activity is directed towardthis good, the highest of which is Eudaimonia. There are two kinds of good, intrinsic and instrumental. Intrinsic goods are those which are good in and of themselves. The only thing that is completely intrinsicis happiness, or Eudaimonia. Instrumental goods are those which are good only because they are used forsome other thing or purpose. Money is the most obvious instrumental good, as it is used to obtain othergoods. Any individual with a virtuous soul is capable of realizing the good life. One must live withmoral and intellectual virtues, excellences, and high standards to accomplish this goal. There are threelifestyles one may lead: the vulgar, the political, or the contemplative. The vulgar lifestyle is based oninstant gratification. Goods are simply pleasures one enjoys immediately and temporarily. This lifestyleis guaranteed to fail in the quest for Eudaimonia. The political lifestyle in one in which happiness isdetermined by honor achieved. There are two types of hon...
