On Aristotle's "Nicomachean Ethics 1-4, 7-8"

by Aspasius, David Konstan (Translator)

Aspasius' commentary on the "Nicomachean Ethics", of which six books have come down to us, is the oldest surviving Greek commentary on any of Aristotle's works, dating to the middle of the second century AD. It offers precious insight into the thinking and pedagogical methods of the Peripatetic school in the early Roman Empire, and provides illuminating discussions of numerous technical points in Aristotle's treatise, along with valuable excursuses on such topics as the nature of the emotions. This is the first complete translation of Aspasius' work in any modern language.

236 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2006

Reviews

[Christopher Hunt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellent book and companion to the Nicomachean Ethics. I felt that I was in a classroom of a first rate professor. The translator did a beautiful job as well, and the editing was meticulous. It was a more difficult read than I expected, and it took me longer to read than I was hoping. This book was definitely worthy of reading.

[Josh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read it during an ethics course. Found it to be thought provoking, but a difficult read.