Nicomachean Ethics

Interesting Facts

• The book consists of ten books, each dedicated to different aspects of ethics and virtue.
• Aristotle introduces the concept of the «golden mean», asserting that virtue lies between two extremes - excess and deficiency.
• One of the central themes is the idea of eudaimonia, or happiness, as the ultimate goal of human life.
• Aristotle examines various virtues, such as courage, generosity, and justice, and explains how they contribute to achieving happiness.
• The book also addresses the topic of friendship, highlighting three types of friendship: based on utility, pleasure, and virtue.
• Aristotle emphasizes the importance of reason and rationality in achieving virtue and happiness.
• The work has had a significant impact on the development of Western ethical thought and philosophy.