| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 342 pages) |
| Series |
Cambridge introductions to key philosophical texts |
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Cambridge introductions to key philosophical texts.
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| Contents |
1. Reading Aristotle's 'Ethics' -- 2. An outline of the goal of human life -- 3. Character-related virtue -- 4. Actions as signs of character -- 5. Some particular character-related virtues -- 6. Justice as a particular character-related virtue -- 7. Thinking-related virtue -- 8. Arkrasia, or failure of self-control -- 9. Friendship -- 10. Pleasure -- 11. Happiness in outline |
| Summary |
Michael Pakaluk offers a thorough and lucid examination of Aristotle's 'Nicomachean Ethics', uncovering its motivations and basic views while paying careful attention to its arguments. His book will be invaluable for all student readers encountering one of the most important and influential works of Western philosophy |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 332-337) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Aristotle. Nicomachean ethics.
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| SUBJECT |
Aristoteles. Ethica Nicomachea. swd |
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Nicomachean ethics (Aristotle) fast |
| Subject |
Ethics, Ancient.
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PHILOSOPHY -- Ethics & Moral Philosophy.
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Ethics, Ancient
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Ethica Nicomachea (Aristoteles)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0511130724 |
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9780511130724 |
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051112919X |
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9780511129193 |
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9780511802041 |
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0511802048 |
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9780511561849 |
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0511561849 |
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