CliffsNotes on Aristotle's Ethics

by Robert J. Milch, Aristotle, CliffsNotes

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background.People have not changed significantly in the many years since Aristotle first lectured on ethics at the Lyceum in Athens. The human types and problems covered in CliffsNotes on Aristotle’s Ethics are familiar to everyone. The rules of conduct and explanations of virtue and goodness that he proposes can help people of all eras better understand their role in society.

This study guide allows you to make your way through Aristotle’s famous essays with confidence. You’ll find clear summaries and explanations of each major theme. Other features that help you study include


Introduction to the life of Aristotle
Overview of the main points of Aristotle’s ethical philosophy
Summaries and critical commentaries of the complete Nichomachean Ethics

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Genres: Philosophy

112 pages, Paperback

First published March 11, 1966