The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle
This philosophical work focuses on the concept of ethics, specifically virtue ethics, and how it relates to a person's character and happiness. The author argues that happiness is the highest good and the end goal of life, and that it is achieved not through pleasure, but through virtuous actions. The book also explores the nature of practical reasoning, the different kinds of virtues, the importance of friendship, and the role of luck in human welfare.
The 469th greatest book of all time
- Published
- -334
- Nationality
- Greek
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- 116,000
- Original Language
- Ancient greek
- Alternate Titles
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- Nichomen Ethics
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