For just as for a flute-player, a sculptor, or an artist, and, in general, for all things that have a function or activity, the good and the well is thought to reside in the function, so would it seem to be for man, if he has a function.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The good for a thing lies in how well it performs its function.
- In plain terms
- A thing is good when it does its job well.
- What can you take from it?
- Define purpose to know what is good.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your function?
Another view
It assumes every thing has one clear function.
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