The Nicomachean Ethics (Polis & Praxis Classics) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798295524820)

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 a stroke of luck. Instead, he defines eudaimonia, or human flourishing, as an activity. It is a target to be hit.

Using the famous metaphor of the archer, Aristotle argues that virtue is not a rigid set of rules, but a precise skill. Just as a marksman must adjust for wind and distance, the virtuous person must navigate between the extremes of excess and deficiency to find the "Golden Mean." This is the foundational text of Western moral philosophy, a practical manual for developing courage, temperance, justice, and practical wisdom.

"The Chief Good is, 'that which all things aim at.'"

This edition presents D. P. Chase's classic translation, preserving the clear and rhythmic Victorian English that has introduced generations of students to Greek thought.

A NEW STANDARD FOR CLASSICAL TEXTS

Unlike cheap, auto-generated reprints, this Polis & Praxis Press edition is designed for the modern student and the lifelong learner. It includes exclusive supplementary material to help you navigate the complexity of Aristotle's arguments.

This Edition Includes:

• New Introduction: A comprehensive primer on the historical context, the structure of the arguments, and the lasting influence of the Ethics.
• Greek Terms Dictionary: A curated glossary defining essential concepts such as kalos (the noble), gnomē (judgment), and phronesis (practical wisdom).
• Curated Further Reading: A selected bibliography of the best scholarly commentaries and modern interpretations for continued study.
• Author Biography: A detailed profile of Aristotle's life, from his time at Plato's Academy to his tutelage of Alexander the Great.

"Men come to be builders, for instance, by building; harp-players, by playing on the harp: exactly so, by doing just actions we come to be just."

Whether you are a student of philosophy, a fan of the Stoics, or simply seeking a more meaningful life, The Nicomachean Ethics offers the blueprint for character. Learn how to stop drifting and start aiming.