In this paper I will discuss Aristotle's view on Eudaimonia. I will also state John Stuart Mill's argument of Utilitarianism and contrast it to Aristotle's view. I will then explain why Aristotle's view prevails over the ideas proposed by Mill. Aristotle claims that all human action is for the sake of something (has an end). Things can be an end of human action only to the extent that they are seen as good to the agent. Therefore things can be goods only if they are a plausible end. Aristotle claims that the ultimate human good and end is Eudaimonia; or happiness, flourishing. According to Ar...

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