Aristotle's Nicomachean ethics : an introduction / Michael Pakaluk.

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Pakaluk, Michael, 1957-

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TextSeries: Cambridge introductions to key philosophical textsPublication details: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2005.Description: 1 online resource (xvi, 342 pages)Content type:

text

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computer

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online resource

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0511130724
9780511130724
051112919X
9780511129193
9780511802041
0511802048
9780511561849
0511561849

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Aristotle's Nicomachean ethics.DDC classification:

171.3 22

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B430 .P24 2005eb

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08.21

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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.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 332-337) and index.

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.

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