The Nicomachean Ethics
The Nicomachean Ethics
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2004
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2004329
Book • Nonfiction
Ancient Greece
2004
Adult
18+ years
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The Nicomachean Ethics is a foundational text in ethical philosophy, translated and edited by Jonathan Barnes, Aristotle, Hugh Tredennick, and J.A.K. Thomson. It explores the nature of happiness, virtues, and the good life, presenting detailed examinations of moral character and virtue ethics.
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The accessible translation of The Nicomachean Ethics by Jonathan Barnes, Aristotle, Hugh Tredennick, and J.A.K. Thomson makes Aristotle's philosophy engaging for modern readers. While some critique the annotations as overly simplistic, the clear language and thoughtful commentary provide valuable insights into Aristotle's ethical theories.
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Readers who enjoy The Nicomachean Ethics by Jonathan Barnes, Aristotle, Hugh Tredennick, and J.A.K. Thomson are typically philosophy enthusiasts, students, or scholars interested in ethical theory and virtue ethics. Comparable works include Plato's Republic and Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals.
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Book • Nonfiction
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2004
Adult
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