Aristotle, Plato, and a Plant | The Good Place

Added: 2026-05-17

[00:00:00]So Aristotle was Plato's student and Aristotle believes that your character is voluntary because it's just the result of your actions which are under your control.

[00:00:15]For example, right now you have made the insane choice to ignore the person who is literally trying to save you from eternal damnation.

[00:00:23]>> No. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I'm listening. Uh I just Are we sure we should be paying attention to these guys? It's like who died and left Aristotle in charge of ethics?

[00:00:33]>> Plato.

[00:00:36]>> Um, coming. Um, we're just kissing and groping.

[00:00:42]>> What?

[00:00:46]>> Hello, >> honey. Hi. What brings you here?

[00:00:50]>> You know, I was just uh in the neighborhood.

[00:00:54]Do you get it, Ellena? Because, you know, we're all in the same afterlife.

[00:00:57]You know, I'm always in the neighborhood. Do you get it?

[00:01:00]>> I do, and it's delightful. Anyway, this is for you. Just a housewarming plant as a little reminder that if there's ever anything that you need, I am right next door. How could I possibly forget? Have a great day, Tahani.

[00:01:14]>> Oh, Tahani. Welcome to the neighborhood, even though we all arrived here at the same time. Here's some dirt I put in a bowl because I'm amazing.

[00:01:28]>> I thought it was kind of a nice gesture.

[00:01:31]>> Oh, cheaty. It's a total con. I see through her little act.

[00:01:35]>> Her act of being a nice person who brings you gifts.

[00:01:40]>> Bingo.

[00:01:40]>> Okay, I'll I'll remind you that you're trying to learn how to be a good person.

[00:01:45]Maybe you should return the favor. Bring her something. Oh, so now I'm supposed to be nice and make friends and treat her with mutual respect.

[00:01:54]>> Yeah, >> that's exactly what she wants me TO DO.

[00:01:57]CHEATY, WAKE UP.

[00:02:00]>> That That's what everyone wants everyone to do.