Nicomachean Ethics (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Virtue Ethics, Eudaimonia, Practical Wisdom, and the Ancient Art of Living WellBy Aristotle
Length11h 22m
About this audiobook
In Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle offers the foundational account of virtue ethics: an inquiry into the human good, eudaimonia, and the disciplined formation of character. Written in the compact, analytic style of lecture materials, the work moves from happiness and moral virtue to deliberation, justice, friendship, pleasure, and contemplation. Situated after Plato yet distinct from him, it grounds ethics not in abstract forms but in practical reason, habituation, and the mean between excess and deficiency. Aristotle, born in Stagira in 384 BCE, studied in Plato's Academy before tutoring Alexander of Macedon and founding the Lyceum in Athens. His biological, political, and logical investigations shaped his ethical method: he observes human practices, classifies their ends, and asks what kind of life fulfills our nature. The title likely reflects association with his son or editor, Nicomachus. This book is indispensable for readers of philosophy, classics, theology, political theory, and moral psychology. It rewards slow reading, not as a manual of rules, but as a profound education in judgment, character, friendship, and the difficult art of living well.
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.
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GenrePhilosophy
Length11 hrs 22 mins
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Publish dateFeb 6, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Nicomachean Ethics (Annotated)
11Book Five
2Introduction
12Book Six
3Synopsis
13Book Seven
4Historical Context
14Book Eight
5Author Biography
15Book Nine
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6Introduction
16Book Ten
7Book One
17Analysis
8Book Two
18Reflection
9Book Three
19Memorable Quotes
10Book Four
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