In Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics he explains that human beings should make sacrifices and should ultimately aim first and foremost for their own happiness. In the article I will argue that it is indeed in a person's interest to be virtuous. I will do so by first describing Aristotle's notions of both eudaimonia and virtue, as well as highlighting the intimate relationship between the two. Secondly I will talk about the human role in society. Third, I will describe the intrinsic link between human actions. Finally I will share the importance of carrying out activities in a virtuous way. Aristotle's central notion is eudaimonia or "happiness," which is best translated as a flourishing human life. Happiness is a complete and sufficient good, and every human being aims for this “good”. It is a good chosen for itself and is the means to achieve the supreme good, which is happiness. There is a contemplation on what constitutes happiness, because it depends on each individual. Aristotle argues that a person's life cannot be called happy or unhappy until he or she dies. He says this because we view human life as a whole and not as a brief moment in time, so we cannot determine whether a person has a happy life until we can evaluate his or her life as a whole. Virtue is a feeling that is right or appropriate at the moment. right time, towards the right person or object in the right way. In Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics he discusses different types of virtues such as: fear, honor, magnificence, wit, and truthfulness. Virtue is therefore found between two extremes, excess and deficiency. Possessing the average depends on the circumstances and requires prudence to distinguish what the average is. Acting virtuously... center of paper......dy Guide. http://sparknotes.com/philosophy/ethics/section1.rhtml (accessed February 12, 2011).3. "Notes on the Nicomachean Ethics". University of Notre Dame. http://www.nd.edu/~afreddos/courses/180/nicomach.htm (accessed February 12, 2011).4 . Discipline. "JSTOR: An error occurred while setting the user cookie." JSTOR: An error occurred while setting the user cookie. http://www.jstor.org/stable/2107230 (accessed 12 February 2011).5 . "David D. Friedman's Home Page." Home page of David D. Friedman. http://www.daviddfriedman.com (accessed February 12, 2011).6. Dinan, Matteo. “Tragedy and Self-Knowledge in Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the MPSA Annual National Conference, Palmer House Hotel, Hilton, Chicago, IL, . 2011-02-107 . Aristotle's "Nicomachean Ethics".