A comparative analysis of Aristotle's and Ayn Rand's ethical pursuit of happiness
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2003
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Abstract
The main objective of the study is to compare and contrast the philosophical approaches of Aristotle and Ayn Rand to an individual's search for a true and lasting understanding of happiness. The study intends to clarify the philosophical foundations of a person's search for happiness as viewed by an Ancient Greek philosopher whose ideas have influenced many aspects of the human life we now know and a controversial contemporary philosopher/writer whose ideas have been seriously doubted by professional thinkers of the 20th century. The researcher intends to somehow bridge the gap between our contemporary mindset and that of the Greek philosopher's view about life. Thereby presenting a view or understanding of what it means to aspire for our dreams and aspirations and not to be drowned by the pressures of the impersonal and uncaring will of the crowd. Both thinkers hinged their ethical theories on the belief that an individual goes through life pursuing goals which he/she believes to be necessary for one's happiness. The researcher hopes to identify the ii significant similarities between the two thinkers, and try to come up with an analysis that would lay down principles as to how one should view his/her pursuit of happiness. The researcher opted for a comparative study of Ayn Rand and Aristotle ethical pursuit of happiness because the researcher believes that by finding an ally in the thoughts of Aristotle, Ayn Rand's theories would be looked at with a greater degree of acceptance. Instead of being dismissed as some ego-crazed, dangerous pseudo-thinker who wants to rebel against all forms of social norms or arbitrariness. The study is pushing for a re-evaluation of the dichotomy set by contemporary society between the pursuit of one's goals and the idealistic virtues of altruism. The researcher holds that an extremely altruistic view of life not only stifles individual growth but also contributes to a regressive society that radically embraces conformity and disregards an individual's creativity. The research basically holds that we do not seek success in our endeavors so that others can take from us. But decent and realistic human existence demands that we live and exist so that we can find meaning and discover the significance of our lives in the greater schemeof human existence. The researcher holds that this is what basically made this study significant. A paper that aims to treat the concept of happiness in a rational manner, so that
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| Authors | Villanueva, Paulino V. |
| Journal | Malay Journal |
| Year | 2003 |
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