The Routledge Guidebook to Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics introduces the major themes in Aristotle’s great book and acts as a companion for reading this key work.
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Gerard J. Hughes is former Master of Campion Hall College, University of Oxford and is Assistant Director of the Centre for Philosophy of Religion, Heythrop College, UK. He has published widely on the subjects of theology and history of philosophy.
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Paperback. Zustand: Sehr gut. X, 272 p. Einband weist minimale Gebrauchsspuren auf, sonst sauber und ohne Anstreichungen / Binding shows minimal signs of usage, otherwise clean and without annotations. - Contents Series editor's preface Preface Note on the text 1 Aristotle's life and work An outline of his life and times His works and philosophical background 2 Style, structure and aim of the Ethics The Nicomachean Ethics Aristotle's aim in writing the Ethics Aristotle's preface (1): why do we do anything at all? Aristotle's preface (2): realistic expectations Aristotle's preface (3): suitable students 3 The fulfilled life The meanings of eudaimonia and arete Fulfilled lives? A central problem: 'dominant' or 'inclusive'? Two further agreed characteristics of eudaimonia Background: Aristotle's views on the human soul The Function Argument The characteristic activity of humans Theória and being a good citizen Suggestions for further reading 4 Moral virtues and moral training The definition of moral virtue Is this 'Virtue Ethics'? Moral training Suggestions for further reading 5 The key virtues of character Moderation Courage Justice Contemporary discussions on justice Suggestions for further reading 6 Practical wisdom Overview of the issues Practical wisdom and theoretical ability Is practical wisdom like other practical skills? Practical wisdom: about means or about ends? Practical wisdom and moral virtue The unity of the virtues Is Aristotle's account defensible? Suggestions for further reading 7 Responsibility 'Acting willingly': sorting out common opinions Moral decisions: the best index of character Responsibility for one's character Decisions and freedom Additional note on 'wanting' Suggestions for further reading 8 Moral failure Why is moral failure problematic? Aristotle's solution: one interpretation A more detailed defence Suggestions for further reading 9 Relationships with others Aristotelian relationships Is Aristotle an ethical egoist? Flexibility, relationships and justice Suggestions for further reading 10 Pleasure and the good life The issues as they appeared to Aristotle Aristotle's comments on the moral arguments The argument from opposites Aristotle's own view: arguments and problems Are some pleasures not really pleasures? Is the fulfilled life pleasant? Suggestions for further reading 11 Aristotle's moral world and ours Culture: acceptance and criticism To sum up: virtues and principles Suggestions for further reading Glossary Notes Bibliography Index Index of Aristotelian texts cited. ISBN 9780415663854 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 314. Artikel-Nr. 1221586
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. The Routledge Guidebook to Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics | Gerard J Hughes | Taschenbuch | Einband - flex.(Paperback) | Englisch | 2013 | Routledge | EAN 9780415663854 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu. Artikel-Nr. 121922947
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