Outlined in the very first chapter of the Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle is his view of what happiness is, the means by which it is acquired, but is his reasoning determined to be true? Whether his opinion is true or not depends on the definition and support he has given, as well as the reasonableness towards people in general form. For this we look at Aristotle's vision of "good" and the "highest good" which he associates with the various pieces to create "happiness" or "living well". Does this make Aristotle's connections, variations, and overall generic definitions make his understanding true or false? It is true that it is written that there are numerous meanings for the term "good". The 'good' is mentioned in the book to be defined as "that towards which all things tend". So is it reasonable to say that any goal is considered 'good'? Therefore what is "good" can also be harmful or have negative effects making good actions have problematic outcomes or endings. Therefore it could be said that regardless of the outcome, the process or the losses, the good is still good. Can it be true? For this we must consider the other factors attributed to the good. This is success, recognition and pleasure. Everything must be considered in relation from the “good” to the “highest good”. To explain the difference the following quote explains: “Good things are commonly divided into three classes: (1) external goods, (2) goods of the soul, and (3) goods of the body. Of these we call goods those which belong to the soul in the highest and fullest sense. But when we talk about 'soul', we are referring to the actions and activities of our soul. paper...... different opinions on the matter, but for correctness it was written; 'many opinions are held about it'. In conclusion it would seem that, yes, Aristotle's understanding of 'happiness' can be considered true. If we consider the matter in a general vision, it is plausible that the definition of "happiness as a sort of good life and well-being" would be a realistic vision towards the general public. This is based on the “good,” the “highest good,” and the regularly accepted “rational principle” that supports Aristotle's definition of “happiness.” It therefore also makes its understanding probable, relative and/or true. Works Cited Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, (Indianapolis, NY: The Bobbs-Merrill Company Inc., 1962) Book One. Print.Plato, trans. Grube, GMA and revised; Reeve, CDC, Plato's Republic. (Indianapolis: Hackett Publishing Inc., 1992). Press.