Aristotle's Ethical Theory - Hardcover

Hardie, W.F.R.

 
9780198243250: Aristotle's Ethical Theory

Synopsis

This is a study of Aristotle's moral philosophy as it is contained in the Nicomachean Ethics. Hardie examines the difficulties of the text; presents a map of inescapable philosophical questions; and brings out the ambiguities and critical disagreements on some central topics, inclduing happiness, the soul, the ethical mean, and the initiation of action.

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This is a study of Aristotle's moral philosophy as it is contained in the Nicomachean Ethics. It examines the difficulties of the text; presents a map of inescapable philosophical questions; and brings out the ambiguities and critical disagreements on some central topics.

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"It is a great pleasure to see Hardie's work reappear, with the added notes and in a paperback format....A fine offering."--Lawrence J. Jost, University of Cincinnati"The best available commentary on Aristotle's ethics."--Alfonso Gomez-Lobo, Georgetown University

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ISBN 10:  0198246331 ISBN 13:  9780198246336
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1980
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