Reinterpreting Aristotle's Function Argument

This lecture explores Aristotle's Function Argument through Rachel Barney's analysis, emphasizing the connection between human virtue and function. It contrasts Platonic and Aristotelian views, with Aristotle linking function to characteristic activity and rejecting biological uniformity. The hierarchy of crafts and sciences is examined in pursuit of happiness while highlighting the dignity of human function over instrumentalism. The realization reading connects human excellence and craft...