Physics, according to Aristotle, is more separable than mathematics. The mathematician does not treat the objects of his research and investigation as limited, such as the limits of the physical body.
Nature has been defined as a principle of motion and change. Nature is a source or cause of being moved, while art is applied to that which is artistic or a work of art. Nature is phusis, art is techne
There are really three elements, four causes: Material, formal (indicating structure or plan, and the end purpose.
Chance is a cause, where things always come to pass in much the same way. Spontaneity has no deliberate intention.
Explaining the "why", as well as "this must be so if that is to be so", also that this was the essence of the thing, and lastly, because it is better thus". Hence, nature is for the sake of something, and thus we need to know the cause. Teleology is the nature of change.
While in PHYSICS, Aristotle calls Nature as a class of causes, in ETHICS, he delves into intellectual curiosity. In other words, causes that may not be evident without further examination and research.
Given that the soul t3ends to be virtuous, moral virtue implies that the action is done by choice, and the end result is the good or apparent good.
Happiness is an activity of the soul in accordance with perfect virtues. It would seem that the soul only interested in money-making has n o place in virtue.
The good life indicates not merely happiness but deriving pleasure from doing virtuous acts.
A moderate moral pleasure is better, because it is slower to come to fruition. As Aristotle claims, we are quick to become angry, but far slower to become, and remain, happy.
Moral vices tend to come through self-indulgence, choosing pleasure at the cost of everything else.
We acquire moral virtue by doing just acts. It is a state of character, and modes of choice.
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