This paper explains that Aristotle appears to be more or less in
agreement with Plato in that happiness is guided by intellect
and reason. The author points out that Plato believes happiness results from a soul being ordered and ruled by reason, whereas Aristotle, who believes happiness is his guiding principle and a virtuous activity,
concludes happiness is the end rather than the means. The paper, in an attempt to describe happiness today, concludes the only remaining truth is that happiness cannot be defined: Some people feel that happiness is striving actively for something, while others find their greatest happiness when at rest and at peace with themselves.