Ethics — Aristotle's Nicomachean

True happiness is not a temporary emotion but a state achieved over a complete life. The Nature of Virtue (Arete)

Just as a knife is "good" if it cuts well, a human is "good" if they perform their unique function well. Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics

Virtue is not something we are born with; it is a developed through practice. True happiness is not a temporary emotion but

Virtue is a stable "state" of character that allows a person to choose the right action consistently. Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics

To be morally responsible, a person must act voluntarily and be aware of what they are doing. The Doctrine of the Golden Mean