Aristotle

A Beginner's Guide to the Core Ideas and Modern Relevance of Aristotle, Including Logic, Virtue Ethics, and the Pursuit of Eudaimonia (The Good Life)Alex Omberg

Length2h 32m

About this audiobook

While his teacher Plato looked to the heavens for truth, Aristotle pointed down to earth. He believed the blueprint for a good life wasn't hidden in an abstract realm, but was accessible to all of us, right here and now. But how do we find it? Aristotle: A Beginner's Guide is your key to unlocking the powerful, practical, and profound system of the man who shaped Western thought. This is not a dense academic lecture; it's a clear and engaging guide for anyone seeking to build a better character, think more clearly, and live a more meaningful life.

Nature

Political Intrigue

Identity

Psychological

Exploration

Audiobook details

Rating★★★★★ 5.0 (2)

GenrePhilosophy, Biography and Memoir

Length2 hrs 32 mins

Narrated bySelect Your Own

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateAug 14, 2025

LanguageEnglish

1Title Page

10Chapter 9: The Science of Politics - Constitutions and Human Flourishing

2Chapter 1: The Student Who Challenged His Master

11Chapter 10: The Contemplative Life - Philosophy as the Highest Activity

3Chapter 2: This World Matters - Rejecting the Realm of Forms

12Chapter 11: Aristotle and Modern Science - The Good and Bad Legacy

4Chapter 3: The Four Causes - Why Things Are the Way They Are

13Chapter 12: Virtue Ethics Today - Character in a Complex World

5Chapter 4: Logic as a Tool - The Birth of Systematic Reasoning

14Chapter 13: Practical Wisdom in Daily Life

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6Chapter 5: Virtue Ethics - Character Over Rules

15Chapter 14: The Flourishing Life - Aristotelian Insights for Modern Happiness

7Chapter 6: Eudaimonia - What Makes Life Worth Living

16Chapter 15: Reading Aristotle - Approaching the Master's Texts

8Chapter 7: The Golden Mean - Finding Balance in Everything

17Conclusion: The Enduring Relevance of Practical Philosophy

9Chapter 8: Friendship and Community - Humans as Social Animals

About the author

Alex Omberg

I publish audiobooks dedicated to philosophy and the biographies of literary giants. Also known as "The Philosophy School," my work focuses on substance and clarity. I aim to provide professional, thorough overviews that explain ideas and lives simply, without talking down to the listener. Whether exploring Stoicism or the world of Virginia Woolf, you will find reliable narratives here. To stay updated on new releases, please subscribe to my mailing list using the link in the personal website section.View all by Alex Omberg