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Book 2 Ch.1-3 Virtue intellectual and moral, comes from teaching and habit respectively. Moral virtues not entirely from nature. Nature makes one receptive but habit completes it. Virtues come from engaging in activities. Excess and over moderation problem, too much fear a coward; too little, reckless. Moral virtues hold pleasures and pains at core. Must learn of necessary pleasures and pains in childhood. Licentious
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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
— Aug 16, 2026 12:20PM
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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.
— Aug 14, 2026 07:37PM