• The Nicomachean Ethics

  • Written by: Aristotle
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The Nicomachean Ethics

Written by: Aristotle
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  • Aristotle’s The Nicomachean Ethics explores the nature of the good life, emphasizing eudaimonia (flourishing) as humanity’s highest goal. He argues that virtue, achieved through habituation, is essential for true happiness. The Doctrine of the Mean states that virtues lie between extremes (e.g., courage between recklessness and cowardice). Moral virtues develop through practice, while intellectual virtues arise from learning. Aristotle also examines justice, friendship, and pleasure, concluding that a life of contemplation is the highest form of existence. Ultimately, ethical living requires reason, balance, and virtuous actions, leading to personal fulfillment and societal harmony.
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Episodes
  • 10 - The Nicomachean Ethics: Book 10

    10 - The Nicomachean Ethics: Book 10
    Sep 3 2024
    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 09 - The Nicomachean Ethics: Book 9

    09 - The Nicomachean Ethics: Book 9
    Sep 3 2024
    1 hr
  • 08 - The Nicomachean Ethics: Book 8

    08 - The Nicomachean Ethics: Book 8
    Sep 3 2024
    1 hr and 6 mins

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