Question

According to Aristotle, if we’re not motivated by something of intrinsic value, our choices are irrational. Why does he think this? Is he right? In your answer give an example of something Aristotle takes to have intrinsic value.

Answer 1

Intrinsic Value : Is the actual value based on an underlying perception of its true value including all aspects, in terms of both tangible and intangible factors.

Aristotle believe whether an action is morally right or wrong has exclusively to do with whether its consequences are intrinsically better than those of any other action one can perform under the circumstances.

He believed that the virtuous person chooses fine actions for their owen sake, he likely means 'under the description that makes them the fine actions they are rather than specifically as an end rather than a means' While discovering the intrinsic value of virtuous acts by performing them in surely an important step in the acquisition of virtue. The pleasure in the discovery of intrinsic values are pleasures that we have to develop our abilities to enjoy..

Based on the above discussion and application his view point is right..

Example: Exposing young children to cold to understand and adjust with the cold climate so that they easily endure those things...