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Selection from the Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle Containing a Delineation of the Moral Virtues

Selection from the Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle Containing a Delineation of the Moral Virtues

Fitzgerald, William

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ISBN10: 1162602457
ISBN13: 9781162602455
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 210
Weight: 1.07
Height: 0.44 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
This book, titled Selection from the Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle Containing a Delineation of the Moral Virtues, is a compilation of key excerpts from Aristotle's famous work on ethics, the Nicomachean Ethics. The book is edited and introduced by William Fitzgerald. The Nicomachean Ethics is a philosophical treatise on the nature of ethics and morality, written by Aristotle in the 4th century BCE. It is considered one of the most influential works in the history of Western philosophy, and has been studied and debated by scholars for centuries. This particular book focuses on Aristotle's discussion of moral virtues, which he defines as habits or dispositions that enable individuals to act in accordance with reason and to achieve a state of moral excellence. The selected passages provide a detailed analysis of various virtues, such as courage, justice, temperance, and wisdom, and offer insights into how these virtues can be cultivated and practiced in everyday life. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy, ethics, or the history of ideas. It provides a concise and accessible introduction to Aristotle's ethical thought, and offers readers a glimpse into the rich intellectual tradition of ancient Greece.1850. With notes and an introductory discourse. This work is designed primarily for the use of the Senior Sophisters in college, but was trusted to be a satisfactory textbook for introduction young students to the study of Aristotle's ethics. The Greek is printed from Bekke's text. It aims to give the reader a view of Aristotle's most finished delineation of the purely moral virtues.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.

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