Introduction to Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics

This book offers a balanced and accessible introduction to Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, following the thread of his argument and shedding light on topics that often receive little attention. It aims to present Aristotle's main tenets in their most defensible form and places the Nicomachean Ethics within the study of ethics generally. It includes pedagogical tools such as examples, end-of-chapter summaries, internet resources, study questions, and essay questions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 10 December 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive and accessible book offers a balanced introduction to Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics. It meticulously follows the thread of Aristotle's argument, illuminating topics that often receive limited attention or are entirely overlooked in existing textbooks. The objective is not merely to present an academically reliable presentation of Aristotle's Ethics but also to defend his central tenets, presenting them in their most defensible form. The Nicomachean Ethics is placed within the broader study of ethics, encouraging students to understand Aristotle's claims in the context of other ethical theories or their own ethical intuitions.

The book guides the reader of Nicomachean Ethics through the text, registering questions, expectations, and progress within an insightful exegesis of Aristotle's philosophical argument. It is replete with pedagogical tools, including examples from everyday experience, paintings, films, and literature, end-of-chapter summaries, internet resources, suggestions for further reading, study questions, and essay questions.

By offering a comprehensive and accessible approach, this book provides a valuable resource for students and scholars seeking to understand Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics and its philosophical implications.

Weight: 328g
Dimension: 154 x 233 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031419843
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023