Status Updates From Nikomaha ētika

Book 1, concepts covered included happiness (long term, stable) as the ultimate end, with societal/communal happiness being superior to personal. Sciences such as medicine contribute a part to a whole, and are virtuous in performing at their best. Politics is the master science, affecting all the rest. Lovers of what is noble need little else, momentary blessings cannot evaluate a life’s happiness. Similar covered

"Virtue of character results from habit [...]

We become just by doing just actions, temperate by doing temperate actions, and brave by doing brave actions."

Introduction and background of Aristotle and his works, contextualizing ethics (this book) and politics as two interconnected works which are likely the most reliable and most direct from the philosopher. Translators discuss the attack on classic philosophy and the difference in modern perspective while advocating for an open mind. Context of translation methodology also provided.

Book VIII forever <3