Isbn: 9780198235651 - practices of reason: aristotle's nicomachean ethics (5 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This book is an exploration of the epistemological, metaphysical, and psychological foundations of the Nicomachean Ethics. In a striking reversal of current orthodoxy, Reeve argues that scientific knowledge (episteme) is possible in ethics, that dialectic and understanding (nous) play essentially the same role in ethics as in an Aristotelian science, and that the distinctive role of practical wisdom (phronesis) is to use the knowledge of universals provided by science, dialectic, and understanding so as to best promote happiness (eudaimonia) in particular circumstances and to ensure a happy life. Turning to happiness itself, Reeves develops a new account of Aristotle's views on ends and functions, exposing their twofold nature. He argues that the activation of theoretical wisdom is primary happiness, and that the activation of practical wisdom--when it is for the sake of primary happiness--is happiness of a secondary kind. He concludes with an account of the virtues of character, external goods, and friends, and their place in the happy life.…

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:9780198235651.…

Zustand: Gut. VIII, 229 Seiten / p. Aus der Bibliothek von Prof. Wolfgang Haase, langjährigem Herausgeber der ANRW und des International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT) / From the library of Prof. Wolfgang Haase, long-time editor of ANRW and the International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT). - sehr guter Zustand / very good condition - Practices of Reason is an exploration of the epistemological, metaphysical, and psychological foundations of the Nicomachean Ethics. In a striking reversal of current orthodoxy, Professor Reeve argues that scientific-knowledge (episteme) is possible in ethics, that dialectic and understanding (nous) play essentially the same role in ethics as in an Aristotelian science, and that the distinctive role of practical wisdom (phronesis) is to use the knowledge of universals provided by science, dialectic, and understanding so as to best promote happiness (eudaimonia) in particular circumstances and to ensure a happy life. -- Turning to happiness itself, the author develops a new account of Aristotles views on ends and functions, exposing their twofold nature. He argues that the activation of theoretical w isdom is primary happiness, and that the activation of practical w isdom when it is for the sake of primary happiness is happiness of a secondary kind. He concludes w ith an account of the virtues of character, external goods, and friends, and their place in the happy life. -- This book will be of interest to all those who have unanswered questions about the central arguments, concepts, and presuppositions of the Nicomachean Ethics. ISBN 9780198235651 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 369 21,6 x 1,5 x 14,0 cm, Broschiert / Paperback.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. This exploration of the "Nicomachean Ethics" will interest anyone who has wrestled with that work and been left with unanswered questions about its central arguments, concepts and presuppositions. Num Pages: 238 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HPCA; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 338. . 1996. Revised ed. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …