“So, which field of study helps us understand this highest goal? It must be the most important subject, the one that organizes everything else. That subject is politics. Politics determines how society should be structured. It decides: • What subjects people should learn. • Which skills are valuable. • What rules should be followed. Politics includes key areas like military strategy, economics, and public speaking. Because it shapes every aspect of life, its goal must be the greatest good for humanity. Even if the greatest good is the same for an individual and for a whole society, achieving it at a national level is more important. Helping one person live a good life is valuable, but improving life for an entire society has a greater impact. That’s why politics is such an essential study—it’s about making life better for everyone. But determining what is truly good is not like solving a simple equation. Ethics requires wisdom, and wisdom comes from experience. Just as we must train our bodies for strength, we must train our minds for virtue.” -The Nichomachean Ethics - For Everyone, Aristotle, Kindle Edition, pg. 17-18

“What Is a ‘Good Life’? Some people think happiness comes from having fun, making money, or becoming famous. Aristotle argued that real happiness is more than just feeling pleasure. It comes from living with purpose. It’s about making good choices and being a good person. He taught that if you want to be happy, you should: • Think carefully before making decisions. • Find balance—not too much, not too little. • Be kind, brave, and fair. • Practice good habits every day. Happiness, according to Aristotle, is not just a feeling. It’s a way of living.” -The Nichomachean Ethics - For Everyone, Aristotle, Kindle Edition, pg14