“...and we state the function of man to be a certain kind of life, and this to be an activity or actions of the soul implying a rational principle, and the function of a good man to be the good and noble performance of these, and

Aristotle never specifies one distinctive function for all men. He simply implies that in order to live virtuously, man must conform by performing whatever his function is in an excellent way. This is one example of how his theories aren’t as applicable in modern day life, because people don’t see themselves as having one sole purpose, or contribution to society. Also, people choose their own roles today, and they’re less rigid and defined because everyone goes to school to learn many different skills.

if any action is well performed when it is performed in accordance with the appropriate excellence: ...human good turns out to be activity of soul exhibiting excellence, and if there are more than one excellence, in accordance with the best and most complete” (Darwall, 9).

It is significant that Aristotle uses the word “function” and not “purpose” because the two words have very different connotations, even though they may appear to be interchangeable. A “function”, for example, specifically implies the action in which something is specifically designed for, responsible for, or else assigned to do. It is also something objective, external, given, and limiting. (Class Notes 1/13). In contrast, a “purpose” implies a “The o

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