Aristotle

In "The Ethics and Politics According to Aristotle," Aristotle intricately explores the relationship between ethical theory and political philosophy, positing that the ultimate purpose of human existence is to attain eudaimonia, or human flourishing. Through a rigorous analytical lens, he examines virtue ethics, emphasizing...

The Ethics of Aristotle is one half of a single treatise of which his Politics is the other half. Both deal with one and the same subject. This subject is what Aristotle calls in one place the "philosophy of human affairs;" but more frequently...

A student of Plato and a teacher of Alexander the Great, Aristotle is one of the towering figures in Western thought. A brilliant thinker with wide-ranging interests, he wrote important works in physics, biology, poetry, politics, morality, metaphysics, and ethics. The Ethics of Aristotle...

Aristotle conceived of the term 'ethics' as a way of examining the moral thought of his teacher Plato, and Plato's contemporary Socrates. Wishing to keep a simple definition, Aristotle conceived of ethics as the moral and behavioural ideal of the way in which human...

As one of the foundational texts in Western philosophy, The Ethics of Aristotle delves into the nature of human happiness and the ethical path toward living a fulfilled life. Written in the 4th century BCE, this seminal work explores the concept of virtue, the...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

The Ethics of Aristotle, Volume 2, stands as a cornerstone of Western philosophical thought. In this profound work, Aristotle explores the nature of virtue, happiness, and the good life. His systematic approach delves into the practical wisdom needed to navigate the complexities of human...

The Ethics of Aristotle, Volume 1, presents Aristotle's foundational work on moral philosophy. This timeless text explores the nature of virtue, happiness, and the good life, offering profound insights into the principles that guide human behavior and shape character. Through rigorous analysis and philosophical...

A major treatise on moral philosophy by Aristotle, this is the first time the Eudemian Ethics has been published in its entirety in any modern language. Equally important, the volume has been translated by Sir Anthony Kenny, one of Britain's most distinguished academics and...

The Experienced Midwife - Absolutely Necessary for Surgeons, Midwives, Nurses and Child-Bearing Women is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1799. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and...

This edition of Aristotle's Nichomachean Ethics offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most influential works of philosophy ever written. Aristotle's exploration of the virtues and how they relate to happiness remains relevant to this day, and his insights into human nature continue...

This edition of Aristotle's Nichomachean Ethics offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most influential works of philosophy ever written. Aristotle's exploration of the virtues and how they relate to happiness remains relevant to this day, and his insights into human nature continue...

The Fifth Book of the Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle is a philosophical treatise that explores the concept of justice and its role in human life. Written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, this book is part of his larger work on ethics and morality,...

This is a must-have edition of the famous Nicomachean Ethics, which is a work of ethical philosophy written by Aristotle. This volume, edited by a team of experts for the Syndics of the University Press, contains the fifth book of the Ethics, which deals...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

The History of Animals is a comprehensive work on the study of animals written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. In this book, Aristotle explores the characteristics, behavior, and classification of various animals, including fish, birds, mammals, and insects. He also examines the anatomy...

Title: The History of Animals of Aristotle, and his Treatise on Physiognomy, translated from the Greek. By Thomas Taylor.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Metaphysics is the study of existence at the highest level of generality. It is traditionally characterised as the study of "being qua being" - of being in general rather than specifically of this or that sort. Accordingly, the salient task of the field is...

Aristotle's probing inquiry into some of the fundamental problems of philosophy, The Metaphysics is one of the classical Greek foundation-stones of western thought The Metaphysics presents Aristotle's mature rejection of both the Platonic theory that what we perceive is just a pale reflection of...

"All men by nature are actuated with the desire of knowledge," declared Aristotle. The philosopher's works are foundational to the history of science, and his treatise on metaphysics, or "first philosophy," is divided into sections of previous philosophical thought and theories; a refutation of...

The writings of Greek philosopher ARISTOTLE (384BC-322BC)--student of Plato, teacher of Alexander the Great--are among the most influential on Western thought, and indeed upon Western civilization itself. From theology and logic to ethics and even biology, there is no area of human knowledge that...

The writings of Greek philosopher ARISTOTLE (384BC-322BC)--student of Plato, teacher of Alexander the Great--are among the most influential on Western thought, and indeed upon Western civilization itself. From theology and logic to ethics and even biology, there is no area of human knowledge that...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

The Metaphysics of Aristotle is a philosophical treatise written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. It is one of the most important works of philosophy in the Western tradition and is widely considered to be one of the greatest works of metaphysics ever written.The...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

Nicomachean Ethics focuses on the importance of habitually behaving virtuously and developing a virtuous character. Aristotle emphasized the importance of context to ethical behavior, and the ability of the virtuous person to recognize the best course of action. Aristotle argued that happiness and well...

Nicomachean Ethics focuses on the importance of habitually behaving virtuously and developing a virtuous character. Aristotle emphasized the importance of context to ethical behavior, and the ability of the virtuous person to recognize the best course of action. Aristotle argued that happiness and well...

Previously published as "Ethics", Aristotle's "The Nicomachean Ethics" addresses the question of how to live well and originates the concept of cultivating a virtuous character as the basis of his ethical system. Here Aristotle sets out to examine the nature of happiness, and argues...

"One swallow does not make a summer; neither does one day. Similarly neither can one day, or a brief space of time, make a man blessed and happy" Previously published as Ethics, Aristotle's The Nicomachean Ethics addresses the question of how to live well...

A new translation of one of the most important philosophical works of all time A Penguin Classic Aristotle's classic treatise is based on his famous doctrine of the golden mean, which advocates taking the middle course between excess and deficiency. Reacting against Plato's absolutism,...

A student of Plato and a teacher of Alexander the Great, Aristotle is one of the towering figures in Western thought. A brilliant thinker with wide-ranging interests, he wrote important works in physics, biology, poetry, politics, morality, metaphysics, and ethics. In the Nicomachean Ethics,...

The Nicomachean Ethics is Aristotle's best-known work on ethics, the science of the good for human life, which is the goal or end at which all our actions aim. The aim of the inquiry is political science and the master art of politics. It...

The Nicomachean Ethics is Aristotle's best-known work on ethics, the science of the good for human life, which is the goal or end at which all our actions aim. The aim of the inquiry is political science and the master art of politics. It...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Nicomachean Ethics focuses on the importance of habitually behaving virtuously and developing a virtuous character. Aristotle emphasized the importance of context to ethical behavior and the ability of the virtuous person to recognize the best course of action. Aristotle argued that happiness and well...

"Freedom is obedience to self-formulated rules."― Aristotle, The Nicomachean Ethics."Aristotle numbers among the greatest philosophers of all time. Judged solely in terms of his philosophical influence, only Plato is his peer." ― Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy."If Plato's prose was silver, Aristotle's was a flowing...

"Freedom is obedience to self-formulated rules."― Aristotle, The Nicomachean Ethics."Aristotle numbers among the greatest philosophers of all time. Judged solely in terms of his philosophical influence, only Plato is his peer." ― Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy."If Plato's prose was silver, Aristotle's was a flowing...

Author: AristotleISBN-10: 1397668822ISBN-13: 9781397668820Publisher: Left of Brain BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/10/2025Pages: 270Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.73d

"The Nicomachean Ethics" is a foundational work of Western philosophy that explores the fundamental question of how humans should live to achieve true happiness and fulfillment. In this influential treatise, Aristotle investigates the nature of eudaimonia-often translated as flourishing or well-being-and identifies it as...

WHAT ARE YOU AIMING AT?In a world of endless distraction, Aristotle asks the single most important question a human being can face: What is the ultimate goal of your life?In The Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle rejects the idea that happiness is a fleeting emotion or...

The Nicomachean Ethics - For EveryoneTimeless Wisdom, Modern ClarityAristotle's The Nicomachean Ethics is one of the most influential works on morality, virtue, and the pursuit of a good life. However, its dense, ancient language makes it difficult for many readers to grasp.This edition removes...

A timeless exploration of virtue, morality and the pursuit of a flourishing life, The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle remains a cornerstone in philosophicalthought. Delving into the essence of human goodness and ethical conduct, this seminal work continues to inspire reflection on the principles that...

Aristotle (384-322 BCE) was one of the most important founding figures in Western philosophy; he was a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. His Nicomachean Ethics is practical rather than theoretical, intended to help people become good rather than a contemplation...

Explore the foundations of moral philosophy with Aristotle's "Ethics," a cornerstone of Western thought. This timeless work delves into the nature of virtue (arete) and the cultivation of moral character. Aristotle examines fundamental questions of ethics, probing the path to a fulfilling and virtuous...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...