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Ethics is a philosophical work written by Aristotle, in which he explores the nature of human morality and virtue. In this work, Aristotle seeks to identify the highest good for human beings and determine how individuals can live a good life. Aristotle argues that the ultimate goal of human life is to achieve happiness or eudaimonia, which he defines as a state of complete well-being and fulfillment. He believes that happiness is achieved through the cultivation of virtues, which are habits of behavior that allow individuals to act in ways that promote the common good. Read in English, unabridged.
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"This book is a must for anyone interested in philosophy and particularly ethics. This should be the starting point for any study of virtue ethics. It's important to find a good translation. My favorite is the David Ross translation. "
— Sarah (4 out of 5 stars)
Ethics Listener Reviews
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" Check out my review on my website: Ethics: A Very Short Introduction "
— Maya, 4/16/2013 -
" It's the owner's manual for your decision making process. You can get ideas from this book about how to decide what is right to do. "
— Frank, 3/14/2012 -
" Good for what it is. "
— Zachariah, 8/20/2011 -
" I had to read this like four times during college and high school. Did not really care for it after having to keep revisiting it. "
— Huma, 5/30/2011 -
" As with the Republic, I did not understand or appreciate this as much as I should have in Ancient Political Thought. It will need a reread in the near future. "
— Jacob, 5/16/2011 -
" Well, of course it's brilliant--it's Aristotle. That said, it brings up some interesting questions as far as intention goes, and I dare say that it sheds both light and shadows on Ari's influence on modern Virtue Ethics. "
— Megan, 2/20/2011 -
" Amazing investigation about what it means to have the best possible life. I'm glad I did last semester's course. After having read the Ethics two times before by myself it now came alive in full bloom. "
— Willem, 1/16/2011 -
" The Golden Mean, the highest form of happiness, amongst many other foods for thought. Not your typical boring passé philosophy book. Many of his ideas still apply. "
— Miquixote, 12/16/2010 -
" I really should read this again. I hear it's fantastic, and I feel like I missed a lot of it, given that it was a rush-rush school assignment. "
— Elizabeth, 9/13/2010 -
" The kind of book that you need to read and read again, and after a while you find it filled with stick notes. <br/>You need to be in the right mood to read this book. "
— Solady, 9/8/2010
About Aristotle
Aristotle (384–322 BC) was a Greek philosopher, scientist, and physician. As a young man, he became a student under Plato in Athens. In 342, he became the tutor of young Alexander the Great in Macedonia. After that, Aristotle returned to Athens to establish his own school and research institute, the Lyceum. His writings have profoundly affected the whole course of philosophy, from ancient times to the present.