Aristotle and the Good Life by HeyItsGurm

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 17:02:30 UTC

To me the bible is a key tool in my life that helps me with self control over certain vices

This relates to Aristotle's view of virtue as both see virtue as essential to achieving the highest human good—whether it's flourishing in Aristotle's sense or spiritual fulfillment in the Bible. Staying in tune with my spiritual life helps me seek Eudaimonia.

Virtuous Character

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 17:04:36 UTC

Justice, to me, means treating people fairly, whether I’m helping someone on the street or standing up for someone who cant for themselves. This is a core part of being virtuous in Aristotle's ethics

Freindships

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 17:26:54 UTC

Friendship based on virtue is what Aristotle calls “perfect friendship” it is where people help each other grow. These are the friends who make me better.

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 17:33:12 UTC

According to Aristotle, friendship includes shared values and actions that promote the good. Having someone that aligns with your goals in important to achieving Eudaimonia.

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 17:36:10 UTC

Friends (feat. kiLL edward) by J. Cole shows me what support truly means being there even when life, mistakes, or distance make things hard. Aristotle would say that kind of friendship helps both people grow in virtue, because you're helping each other become better, not just enjoying good times together.”

Contemplation

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 17:38:43 UTC

Aristotle believed contemplation was the highest human activity (theoria). It’s when I’m reflecting, journaling, or reading that I feel most connected to truth. Taking this course, I've purchased some Philosophy books and have learned a lot from them. I continue to self reflect by engaging those practices to my own life.

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 17:44:23 UTC

I think its important to self analyze yourself if you are wanting to seek knowledge since knowledge comes from your own experiences. Aristotle claims that “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” and I believe that this is the best way that leads to self reflection and how it is key to living wisely and making ethical choices.

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 17:47:43 UTC

Being in quiet, natural places helps me reflect and think. I often chose a place such as the library to study and just gain knowledge. Aristotle valued contemplation as a way to reach eudaimonia.

Material Sufficiency & Doctrine of The Mean

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 17:54:10 UTC

The song Love Yourz by J Cole emphasizes being grateful for the things you have in life and not seeking out more out of ungratefulness. For me, “enough” means having what I need without always chasing more. Aristotle’s Doctrine of the Mean teaches us to find balance and this song perfectly aligns with that Doctrine.

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 17:57:04 UTC

In my everyday life I try my best to eat food in moderation and to make sure its clean so that I dont eat anything that may harm my body. This image represents temperance moderation in food and lifestyle. I aim to avoid both excess and deficiency in my meals.

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 18:01:12 UTC

Finding Balance in your everyday life is important, this can be through your actions or daily habits. "The virtue of justice consists in moderation, as regulated by wisdom” is a quote by Aristotle and it showcases the importance of regulation and how it aligns with wisdom. Its important to regulate your decisions and habits as I tend to forget to do so sometimes.

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 18:04:16 UTC

Its important to balance all main aspects of your lives. Mine are Parenting, Education and Career. Balance is important as The Doctrine of the Mean is about finding the “just right.” Whether it’s spending, working, or speaking, I’m learning to live in balance

Balance

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 18:12:34 UTC

Utilizing a planner has made balance more easier for me as I've grown older. Finding time for work, reflection, and fun is hard but necessary. Aristotle valued practical wisdom (phronesis) in managing life well and I feel as though I've been doing a goof job at doing the same.

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 18:14:56 UTC

Working out has been something that helps me with my everyday life. Keeping a consistent gym routine blends into the other aspects of my life. The gym helps balance my emotions and thoughts. Emotional moderation is key in Aristotle’s ethics

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 18:21:14 UTC

When browsing Social Media apps such as X I have to engage in a lot of misinformation that may be spread. Because of this I have to inform myself on topics that I may otherwise would not be informed on if not for the constant spread of lies we see online. Reason and learning are central to Aristotle’s view of a flourishing life and this search for seeking truth online. reminds me of the role of intellect in ethical living.

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 18:25:36 UTC

“‘Fire & Desire" is a song by Drake that helps me pause and feel things more deeply in a gentle way. Its mellow rhythm and thoughtful lyrics let me unwind, balance my emotions, and rest my mind. Because its a chill song there's not much that will distract me. This song represents what Aristotle would call finding moderation and cultivating the contemplative life.

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 18:27:55 UTC

There have been times that because of scheduling conflicts i am not prepared for when I have to give a presentation. This represents courage, as Aristotle describes it the mean between recklessness and cowardice. I try to face fears with reasoned action, even when it’s difficult. I may not be prepared at times which is reckless of me but because of certain circumstances I have no choice but to pull through.

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 18:31:26 UTC

When in a relationship I practice Honesty as its important to do so. When loving someone it is one of the things that can make or break the relationship, Therefore practicing honesty helps build trust and integrity. Aristotle believed in living according to reason and truth, which is a kind of moral virtue.

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 18:35:23 UTC

The smallest acts of bravery, facing fear, admitting mistakes, speaking truth — build character. Aristotle teaches that virtue is developed through habitual action, so each moment of emotional courage becomes part of the path toward Eudaimonia.

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 18:36:39 UTC

Aristotle's quote "A friend to all is a friend to none" This reminds me to value quality over quantity in friendships. In my friendships over the years Ive learned that the smaller the circle becomes the tighter the group becomes.

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 19:08:05 UTC

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“Amazon.Com: 2014 Forest Hills Drive: CDs & Vinyl.” Accessed September 19, 2025. https://www.amazon.com/2014-Forest-Hills-Drive-Cole/dp/B00POE9JV8

Henderson, Jason. “Is the Bible the Word of God? Here’s What the Bible Claims.” renew.org, April 6, 2022. https://renew.org/is-the-bible-the-word-of-god/.

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 19:09:03 UTC

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Public Speaking https://v1.padlet.pics/1/image.webp?t=c_limit%2Cdpr_2%2Ch_248%2Cw_372&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet-artifacts.storage.googleapis.com%2F571f076a50cb489a7096e7702bf5a72d69238f73%2Fce30a8282e3ad9844d1b92572fcbbea5-h-3feee882799cb1f97aade7f9733df3bf.png

guillermoralphmunoz — 2025-09-19 19:09:55 UTC

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Gym Partner

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Seeking Honesty

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