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Written by renowned Aristotle scholar Sir David Ross, this study has long been established as one of the foremost surveys of Aristotle's life, work and philosophy. br With John L. Ackrill's introduction and updated bibliography, created for the sixth edition, the book continues to serve as a standard guide, both for the student of ancient history and the general reader.

300 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1923

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William David Ross

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Sir 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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Profile Image for امیر لطیفی.
177 reviews208 followers
November 21, 2021
از بهترین کتاب‌های خواندم همین است. بعید می‌دانم در اثر دیگری چنین گزارشِ جامعی از تمامِ آثار و آرای ارسطو یافت شود. وسعتِ موضوعاتِ موردِ تحقیقِ ارسطو شگفت‌انگیز است. این اثر بسیار فشرده است. هر جمله حجم زیادی از مطلب و معنی را در خود دارد. احتمالاً خوانشِ این اثر، یا دستِ کم بخش‌هایی از آن، برای خواننده‌ی غریبه با ارسطو و فلسفه چندان آسان نیست.

ترجمه‌ی مهدی قوام صفری دقیق و حرفه‌ای است. متن اصلی سبکی رسمی و جملاتی طولانی و تو در تو دارد. متن فارسی و انگلیسی را با هم خواندم و جز چند ایراد سهوی و بسیار جزئی مشکلی در ترجمه نیافتم.
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15 reviews2 followers
January 30, 2024
A great introduction to Aristotle, and summary of his mind-boggling expanse of work. Ross provides a good balance of context, exposition, and analysis. Aristotle is truly the giant upon whose shoulders we all stand.
Profile Image for David Haines.
Author 10 books135 followers
May 23, 2014
This book is a classic introduction to the philosophical thought of Aristotle, and with good reason. It should be read by anyone who wishes to study philosophy, and by everyone who wants to get a better understanding of Aristotle's works.
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August 31, 2020
I’m tempted to say that this is a case of the original being more clear than the commentator, but the sections on works with which I was familiar were very good, so I’ll just assume it was my fault.
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November 10, 2022
Etica Eudemică este o operă care în ultimele decenii a beneficiat de atenţia savanţilor şi a filozofilor. Capitolul al VII-lea din monografia lui Ross este o expunere a Eticii Nicomahice (şi la aceasta se referă el cînd vorbeşte despre "Etică"). Dar, după cum explică în primul capitol, există o versiune alternativă a lecţiilor lui Aristotel despre etică, anume cea Eudemică. Ea a fost întotdeauna umbrită de versiunea Nicomahică, avînd un corp de text sărac, suferind de absenţa unui comentariu serios. Recent a fost publicat un excelent text nou, mai accesibil - o traducere atentă cu comentariu filozofic şi o monografie ce foloseşte analiza statistică (alături de alte forme de argumentare) pentru a fi o provocare la adresa punctelor de vedere tradiţionale asupra valorii Eticii Eudemice şi asupra relaţiei acesteia cu mai bine cunoscuta Etică. Aceste apariţii editoriale formează un promontoriu pentru exegezele viitoare asupra Eticii Eudemice, care va influenţa în schimb concepţia noastră despre etica lui Aristotel în general. Analiza statistică asistată de calculator a textelor a devenit mai uşoară şi mai la îndemînă. Avînd opera lui Aristotel pe dischetă, studentul nu mai trebuie să se bazeze pe propriile sale resurse cînd doreşte să ştie un cuvînt ori o expresie sau unde pot fi găsite pasaje asemănătoare. Calculatorul face imediat pentru el ceea ce Ross făcea din memorie - deşi calculatorul nu va face pentru el ceea ce Ross putea să realizeze în virtutea gîndirii sale profunde şi a perspicacităţii sale filozofice.
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335 reviews
November 25, 2019
Ahmet Arslan’ın İlkçağ Felsefe Tarihi dizisinin Aristoteles’e ayrılmış üçüncü cildiyle birlikte okudum bu kitabı. Yoğun bir anlatımı var. Bazen anlamakta güçlük çektiğim hususlar oldu fakat diğer kitap ile üstesinden gelebildim. Ross gerçekten çok başarılı bir kaynak ortaya koymuş.
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554 reviews15 followers
April 21, 2008
Got me through the primary Aristotle. A very good survey from Mr. Aristotle (Ross, that is). Why is it not still out there?
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