Idea of happiness and basic income

Abstract

In the ancient world the idea of happiness was presented in various interpretations, but the most thorough study of this problem can be considered the doctrine of Aristotle. According to the etymology: "Eudaimonia" (according to Aristotle – true happiness) consisted of two parts – eu (good) and daimon (deity), that is literally meant that a virtuous person is under the protection of the gods.