Publisher's Synopsis
The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle is a philosophical treatise written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle in the 4th century BCE. The book is named after Aristotle's son, Nicomachus, and is considered one of the most important works in Western philosophy. The Nicomachean Ethics is a study of ethics and morality, exploring the nature of human happiness and the virtues that lead to it. Aristotle argues that happiness is the ultimate goal of human life, and that it can only be achieved through the cultivation of moral virtues such as courage, justice, and wisdom. The book is divided into ten chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of ethics and morality. In the first chapter, Aristotle lays out his basic approach to ethics, arguing that moral virtues are habits that are developed through practice and are essential to living a good life. In the following chapters, Aristotle explores the virtues in more detail, discussing topics such as courage, temperance, and justice. He also discusses the concept of the mean, which argues that the virtuous person must find a balance between excess and deficiency in their actions. Throughout the book, Aristotle draws on examples from everyday life to illustrate his points, and he frequently engages with the ideas of other philosophers of his time. Overall, The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle is a foundational work in Western philosophy and continues to be studied and debated by scholars and students of philosophy today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.