“Three sorts of goods, Aristotle specified, contribute to happiness: goods of the soul, including moral and intellectual virtues and education; bodily goods, such as strength, good health, beauty, and sound senses; and external goods, such as wealth, friends, good birth, good children, good heredity, good reputation and the like.”
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Sissela Bok
Sissela Bok is a distinguished philosopher known for her work in ethics and political philosophy. Born on December 2, 1934, she has made significant contributions to the field of moral philosophy, particularly in the areas of bioethics and the ethics of public life. Bok's writings often focus on the moral responsibilities of individuals and institutions, exploring complex ethical dilemmas in contemporary society. more
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