My piece at Ethika Politika: Aristotle’s Key to Christmas:
Though he couldn’t have known it, Aristotle had the key to understanding Christmas. His master achievement was a profound understanding of human happiness. It is as though he grasped as much as can be grasped by human reason alone.
Men are designed for greatness, a greatness that few ever achieve. True human happiness consists, simply put, in living virtuously. And virtuous living is the fundamental requirement and the necessary context for that deepest of human longings—true friendship…
Merry Christmas to all.
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Dr. Cuddeback, Thank you for your posts throughout the year and the piece you published on Ethika Politika concerning Aristotle, friendship, and the impact of the Incarnation. I hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas as well.
Yes John and “In the fullness of time the word became flesh and dwelt among us!” A Very Merry Christmas to you and your family!
In Christ Jesus Rick
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Thank you Dr. Cuddeback! I always look forward to your Wednesday emails. Merry Christmas!
Br. John Mark, Rick and Melissa, Thank you very much for your kind words. A very Merry Christmas season to each of you.