ABSTRACT

Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics is one of the most important texts in western philosophy, and arguably the most influential text on contemporary moral theory.
This GuideBook introduces and assesses:
* Aristotle's life and the background to the Nicomachean Ethics
* The ideas and text of the Nicomachean Ethics
* Aristotle's central role in philosophy and his continuing contribution to our ethical thought

chapter 1|8 pages

Aristotle’s life and work

chapter 2|11 pages

Style, structure and aim of the Ethics

chapter 3|31 pages

The fulfilled life

chapter 4|29 pages

Moral virtues and moral training

chapter 5|34 pages

Practical wisdom

chapter 6|27 pages

Responsibility

chapter 7|22 pages

Moral failure

chapter 8|16 pages

Relationships with others

chapter 9|27 pages

Pleasure and the good life

chapter 10|11 pages

Aristotle’s moral world and ours