Criticisms of the form of the good as a basis for ethics

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1. Why does Aristotle say that ethics cannot be an exact science?

2. Give two criticisms of the Form of the Good as a basis for ethics.

3. WHy does Aristotle think happiness is the highest good?

4. Why cannot pleasure be the essence of happiness? WHy not honor or fame?

5. How does the idea of function help in determining the nature of happiness?

6. What is t he function of human beings? WHat is their good?

7. How does pleasure come into the good life?

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