Why Being Good Is Good For You: An Aristotelian Perspective by Sukaina Hirji
- Angela Coppola
- Jul 8, 2025
- 1 min read
Speaker: Sukaina Hirj
In this insightful talk, a moral philosopher explores Aristotle's profound idea that living a truly happy and flourishing life is inextricably linked to being a good person. Delve into the nature of self-interest, the challenges of injustice, and the inherent value of critical thinking, especially in our current political climate. This lecture challenges modern philosophical views and offers a compelling argument for why virtue is not just morally right, but deeply in our own best interest. Sukaina Hirji is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania. She is interested in what it means to be an agent—to think, feel, and act—in a world that is imperfect, and often deeply unjust. Her work spans normative ethics, moral psychology, and Ancient Greek philosophy.
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