Aristotle’s theory of happiness states that happiness is the highest good.
Aristotle believes that happiness rests within an absolutely final and self-sufficient end.
This theory states that every man is striving for some end, and every action he does must be due to this desire
to reach this final end.
He believes that in order for a man to be happy, he must live an active life of virtue, for this will in turn bring him closer to the final end.
Although some may believe that these actions that the man chooses to take is what creates happiness,
Aristotle believes that these actions are just a mere part of the striving toward the final end.
Ancient ethical thought has created the idea that an ethical life is a rational life centered on some good.
This good that he speaks of is what he believes is happiness.
When looking at this theory plainly, one might believe that this final end could rest in a man’s occupation, for if he enjoyed his trade, he would be acting rationally, and centering his attention on a certain good, the good which he produces.
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