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The Blackwell Guide to Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics

Richard Kraut editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:22nd Dec '05

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The Blackwell Guide to Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics illuminates Aristotle’s ethics for both academics and students new to the work, with sixteen newly commissioned essays by distinguished international scholars.



  • The structure of the book mirrors the organization of the Nichomachean Ethics itself.
  • Discusses the human good, the general nature of virtue, the distinctive characteristics of particular virtues, voluntariness, self-control, and pleasure.

“Searching for light on Aristotle’s ethics? Look no further than this fine collection of new essays on the major topics of the Nicomachean Ethics from leading scholars of five countries.” David Keyt, University of Washington


“This is a stimulating and wide-ranging collection of lucid and rigorous essays by some of the world’s finest Aristotelian scholars. It offers fresh insights into Aristotle’s arguments, methodology, influence, and contemporary relevance and will appeal both to first-time readers and those returning to the work.” Angela Hobbs, University of Warwick


“A welcome addition for anyone interested in Aristotle’s ethics. Its authors form an impressive list of scholars, and it covers a wide range of topics relevant to Aristotle's ethics. Worth owning.” Norman Dahl, University of Minnesota

ISBN: 9781405120210

Dimensions: 246mm x 173mm x 28mm

Weight: 689g

400 pages