Self-Love as the Foundation of Virtue
Aristotle argues that proper self-love, where one prioritizes rational and virtuous actions, is a foundation for loving others and living ethically. It is not selfish but necessary for cultivating virtue and good relationships.
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In Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle explores the nature of human happiness, virtue, and the good life, proposing that true fulfillment comes from living a life of rationality and moral excellence in harmony with one's purpose.
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