Aristotle

The Nicomachean Ethics (Oxford World's Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780199213610
author:: Aristotle
format:: Paperback
publisher:: OUP Oxford
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2009
Pages:: 368
Dimensions:: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2 cm
Genre:: Ethics & moral philosophy
Condition:: New
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Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics explores the concept of happiness and its relationship to human flourishing. The author's central question is what constitutes the best life for a human being, and he argues that happiness is a specially good kind of life that arises from activities that utilize our best human capacities. This includes both our contributions to the community and our ability to engage in contemplation. The work also discusses the importance of moral virtues such as courage and justice, as well as the nature of practical reasoning and the role of friendship in achieving a fulfilling life. This new edition of the Nicomachean Ethics features David Ross's acclaimed translation and includes a valuable introduction to help readers understand the work. The edition also includes notes designed to clarify Aristotle's arguments, making it an ideal resource for those interested in ethics and moral philosophy. Oxford World's Classics has made this seminal work available, providing a reliable and accurate text with expert introductions and helpful notes to facilitate further study.

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