Nicomachean Ethics (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Complete EditionBy Aristotle
Length11h 24m
About this audiobook
Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics is a foundational inquiry into the nature of human flourishing, or eudaimonia, and the disciplined cultivation of virtue. Written in a lucid yet compressed philosophical prose, the work proceeds by careful distinctions, practical examples, and teleological reasoning. Set within the intellectual world of classical Greek ethics after Socrates and Plato, it shifts moral philosophy from abstract idealism toward lived character, habit, friendship, pleasure, justice, and contemplative wisdom. Aristotle, born in Stagira in 384 BCE, studied in Plato's Academy before founding his own school, the Lyceum, in Athens. His wide-ranging investigations in logic, biology, politics, rhetoric, and metaphysics shaped his ethical thought: human beings, for him, must be understood according to their distinctive capacities and social nature. The Nicomachean Ethics likely reflects lectures edited or preserved within his school, perhaps associated with his son Nicomachus. This book is indispensable for readers interested in moral philosophy, political thought, classical literature, or the art of living well. It rewards slow reading, inviting reflection not merely on rules or outcomes, but on the formation of a noble, balanced, and intellectually serious life.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenrePhilosophy
Length11 hrs 24 mins
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Publish dateMay 15, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
11Book Five
2Introduction
12Book Six
3Synopsis
13Book Seven
4Historical Context
14Book Eight
5Author Biography
15Book Nine
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6Nicomachean Ethics
16Book Ten
7Book One
17Analysis
8Book Two
18Reflection
9Book Three
19Memorable Quotes
10Book Four
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