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Nicomachean Ethics

Aristotle
Anc Grk. Ἠθικὰ Νικομάχεια · 4 век до н.э.
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Key Concepts and Strategies

Key Concepts and Strategies

Aristotle's «Nicomachean Ethics» explores the nature of virtue and the paths to achieving happiness. The main concepts include:
1.Eudaimonia: the highest good and goal of human life, achieved through virtuous activity.
2.Virtue as a Mean: virtue is defined as a mean between two extremes, such as courage being the mean between cowardice and recklessness.
3.Practical Wisdom (phronesis): the ability to make the right decisions in specific situations, crucial for achieving virtue.
4.Virtue Ethics: emphasis on character development and virtues rather than rule-following.
5.Friendship: considered an important component of a happy life, with different types of friendship, including those based on utility, pleasure, and virtue.
6.The Role of Reason: reason plays a key role in achieving virtue and happiness. These concepts form the foundation for understanding ethical behavior and moral development in Aristotle's philosophy.

Nicomachean Ethics
Date of publication: 20 November 2024
Updated: 27 November 2024
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Author: 
Aristotle
Original title: Anc Grk. Ἠθικὰ Νικομάχεια · 4 век до н.э.
Genre: Philosophy
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