Re: Philosophy and Good

Ok, Zac, again, i'm going to give this a try. please go easy on me.
I think that you bring up a pretty interesting topic. I've taken enough philosophy courses in college that I'm one shy of a minor right now. I think philosophy is awesome and interesting, although not always applicable.
So I was reading an article the other day on the Patriots Persuit of Perfection. The article interestingly enough referenced Aristotle's definition of perfection, which is as follows:
1) Which is complete - which contains all the requisite parts
2) which is so good that nothing of the kind could be better
3) which has attained its purpose
Having defined Aristotle's version of perfection, and tying in his definition of good - a man with a purpose, is it safe to say that a man who achieves his purpose is not only good, but perfect? It could be a stretch. But so let's for example say a man robs banks. He has a purpose. He has all the proper tools and plans, bank designs, etc (part 1) He is so good he is the only bank robber to never have been caught (part 2) He always attains his purpose of robbing banks (part 3). So, in philosophical thought this man is good and perfect.
I know that seems far fetched and maybe stupid, but thats how i relate to this subject. I think that is is absurd. Philosophy is interesting and great, but parts of it cannot be taken as is. These definitions, in some situations can apply. I could make up an example in the opposite. But they are definitely not black and white. That's where peoples morals, values, society, government, etc. come in to help define it. Any way you look at these words I think it all comes down to society and individuals.
Ok, im done. I hope this was educated enough for this blog...
Maura