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The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle
Aristotle's "Nicomachean Ethics" explores how humans can achieve the highest good, or eudaimonia, through virtuous living. Consisting of ten books, it emphasizes practical ethics over theoretical, aiming to guide individuals in achieving a good life. Aristotle connects ethics to politics, proposing that good social institutions foster virtuous citizens. His work influenced medieval philosophy, merging with Christian theology through figures like Thomas Aquinas. The text remains significant, especially with the modern revival of virtue ethics.
This Reader's Digital Edition is based on a public domain text. This text has been thoroughly spellchecked and proofread to correct errors that appear in the public domain edition. The formatting has also been altered to provide a cleaner, more readable experience on eBook readers, tablets, and other electronic devices. Introductions and footnotes not native to the text have been removed to avoid interruptions to and distractions from the text. Many readers find that this allows them a greater ability to focus on the text itself. It is our hope that this Reader's Digital Edition will provide you with the best possible reading experience of this classic text. Our mission is to breathe new life into the pages of the past by removing barriers between the reader and the text.
This Reader's Digital Edition is based on a public domain text. This text has been thoroughly spellchecked and proofread to correct errors that appear in the public domain edition. The formatting has also been altered to provide a cleaner, more readable experience on eBook readers, tablets, and other electronic devices. Introductions and footnotes not native to the text have been removed to avoid interruptions to and distractions from the text. Many readers find that this allows them a greater ability to focus on the text itself. It is our hope that this Reader's Digital Edition will provide you with the best possible reading experience of this classic text. Our mission is to breathe new life into the pages of the past by removing barriers between the reader and the text.
320 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 24, 2024
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William David Ross
158 books18 followersSir William David Ross KBE, frequently published as W.D. Ross, was a philosopher, principally of ethics. He was White's Professor of Moral Philosophy (1923–1928), Provost of Oriel College, Oxford (1929–1947), Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford (1941–1944) and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (1944–1947). He was president of the Aristotelian Society (1939–1940), and was elected a Fellow of the British Academy and was its President (1940-1944).
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December 14, 2025
ATY 2025 Week 29. Second book with a pair of opposites in their titles: The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle by William David Ross
Finally finished Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics today, and what a profound journey! This timeless masterpiece explores the pursuit of eudaimonia—true human flourishing—through virtue, the golden mean, and practical wisdom. Aristotle’s insights into courage, friendship, justice, and the good life feel incredibly relevant even thousands of years later. Challenging at times, but deeply rewarding. A foundational work that every thinker should read. Highly recommended!
Finally finished Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics today, and what a profound journey! This timeless masterpiece explores the pursuit of eudaimonia—true human flourishing—through virtue, the golden mean, and practical wisdom. Aristotle’s insights into courage, friendship, justice, and the good life feel incredibly relevant even thousands of years later. Challenging at times, but deeply rewarding. A foundational work that every thinker should read. Highly recommended!
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