Ethica Nicomachea (1845) - Paperback

by Aristotelis (Author)

Ethica Nicomachea, also known as Nicomachean Ethics, is a philosophical treatise written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. The book is named after Aristotle's son, Nicomachus, and is considered one of the most important works in the field of ethics.In Ethica Nicomachea, Aristotle explores the nature of human happiness and the virtues that are necessary for achieving it. He argues that happiness is the ultimate goal of human life, and that it can only be achieved through the cultivation of virtues such as courage, wisdom, and justice.The book is divided into ten books, each of which explores a different aspect of ethics. In Book I, Aristotle defines the nature of ethics and introduces the concept of the ""golden mean"", which suggests that virtue lies in finding the right balance between excess and deficiency. In subsequent books, Aristotle explores specific virtues such as courage, justice, and friendship, and how they contribute to human happiness.Throughout Ethica Nicomachea, Aristotle draws on examples from everyday life and uses logical argumentation to support his claims. He also engages with the ideas of other philosophers, such as Plato and Socrates, and critiques their views on ethics.Overall, Ethica Nicomachea is a seminal work in the field of ethics and has had a profound influence on Western philosophy. It continues to be studied and debated by scholars and philosophers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.