In his Nicomachean Ethics, the philosopher Aristotle tries to discover what is ‘the supreme good for man’, that is, what is the best way to lead our life and give it meaning. For Aristotle, a thing is ...

This course is more than just suggesting that you 'cheer up' and 'look on the bright side.' akinbostanci/E+ via Getty Images Text saying: Uncommon Courses, from The Conversation I was discouraged. For ...

Do you believe happiness is the ultimate goal of human life? If yes, then you might be a budding Aristotelian, says Edith Hall, a classics professor at Durham University and a scholar of the ancient ...

Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics reads uncannily like a critique of today, which is obsessed with optimisation, hacks and performative happiness, where a "good life" is marketed as a destination rather ...

(The Conversation) — A philosopher argues that true leisure is when we can reflect on our real priorities, cultivate friendships and decide what kind of life we want to live. (The Conversation) — In ...

Ancient Greek philosophy offers a profound concept of 'eudaemonia,' a lasting fulfillment beyond fleeting pleasure. This idea ...

Aristotle has reminded generations that true intellect lies in openness without blind acceptance. His teachings have guided critical thinking, philosophical enquiry, and ethical reasoning for ...

John Sommers-Flanagan receives funding from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. I was discouraged. For nearly three decades, as a clinical psychologist, I trained mental health professionals on ...