The Nicomachean Ethics

· Open Road Media
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368
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This landmark work from the ancient Greek philosopher takes an in-depth look at the goal of life: happiness.

One of Aristotle's most widely read and influential works, The Nicomachean Ethics examines how to live well and be a good person. Aristotle explores the nature of happiness and how we achieve it. He discusses numerous moral virtues, such as courage, temperance, liberality, and magnanimity, as well as their corresponding vices. He also elucidates the concepts of pleasure, love, and friendship.

The Nicomachean Ethics is considered one of the most important philosophical works in history. It influenced the Middle Ages as well as modern philosophy and European law and theology.
This landmark work from the ancient Greek philosopher takes an in-depth look at the goal of life: happiness. One of Aristotle's most widely read and influential works, The Nicomachean Ethics examines how to live well and be a good person. Aristotle explores the nature of happiness and how we ach...

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Aristotle was a philosopher and polymath during the Classical period in ancient Greece. He was the founder of the Lyceum and the Peripatetic school of philosophy and Aristotelian tradition. Along with his teacher Plato, he has been called the "Father of Western Philosophy."
Aristotle was a philosopher and polymath during the Classical period in ancient Greece. He was the founder of the Lyceum and the Peripatetic school of philosophy and Aristotelian tradition. Along with his teacher Plato, he has been called the "Father of Western Philosophy."

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