Aristotle, Virtue and Happiness – Quote by Allan Bloom

„Life, liberty, and the pursuit of property were just what Aristotle did not talk about. They are the conditions of happiness; but the essence of happiness, according to Aristotle, is virtue. So the moderns decided to deal with the conditions and to let happiness take care of itself.“

Dr. Alan BloomAllan Bloom on Aristotle: why virtue is central to happiness and modern societies focus mainly on its conditions.
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Dr. Alan Bloom was a respected cultural scholar who specialized in the significance of art and culture for children.

Allan Bloom contrasts Aristotle’s concept of virtue with modern ideas of happiness, liberty, and property.


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Allan Bloom quote about Aristotle, virtue, and happiness

Dr. Alan Bloom was a renowned cultural scholar and educator who focused extensively on the role of art in child development and the culture industry. His work highlights how certain media and art forms are tailored specifically toward young audiences.

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