The Nicomachean Ethics
by Aristotle, J.A.K. Thomson, Jonathan Barnes, Hugh Tredennick
The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle, J.A.K. Thomson, Jonathan Barnes, Hugh Tredennick holds a well received rating of 3.91 out of 5, based on 19.4K reader ratings. First published in -350. The book spans 329 pages.
About The Nicomachean Ethics
‘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’In the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle sets out to examine the nature of happiness. He argues that happiness consists in ‘activity of the soul in accordance with virtue’, for example with moral virtues, such as courage, generosity and justice, and intellectual virtues, such as knowledge, wisdom and insight. The Ethics also discusses the nature of practical reasoning, the value and the objects of pleasure, the different forms of friendship, and the relationship between individual virtue, society and the State. Aristotle’s work has had a profound and lasting influence on all subsequent Western thought about ethical matters.J. A. K. Thomson’s translation has been revised by Hugh Tredennick, and is accompanied by a new introduction by Jonathan Barnes. This edition also includes an updated list for further reading and a new chronology of Aristotle’s life and works.Previously published as Ethics
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Aristotle, J.A.K. Thomson, Jonathan Barnes, Hugh Tredennick |
| Published | -350 |
| Pages | 329 |
| Genres | Philosophy, Classics, Non-Fiction, History |
| Average Rating | 3.91 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,380 |
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What genre is The Nicomachean Ethics?
The Nicomachean Ethics is categorized as Philosophy, Classics, Non-Fiction, History. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is The Nicomachean Ethics worth reading?
Based on 19.4K reader ratings, The Nicomachean Ethics has an average score of 3.91 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Nicomachean Ethics?
The Nicomachean Ethics has 329 pages.
Who wrote The Nicomachean Ethics?
The Nicomachean Ethics was written by Aristotle, J.A.K. Thomson, Jonathan Barnes, Hugh Tredennick. It was first published in -350.
What is the ISBN for The Nicomachean Ethics?
The ISBN-13 for The Nicomachean Ethics is 9780140449500.0.
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