Nicomachean Ethics

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Nicomachean Ethics explores human virtue, happiness, and moral reasoning, advocating for a life of virtue as the path to flourishing (eudaimonia).

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Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle is one of the most influential works in Western philosophy, offering a comprehensive exploration of human virtue, happiness, and moral reasoning. Aristotle argues that the ultimate goal of human life is eudaimonia, or flourishing, which can be achieved by living a life of virtue. He defines virtue as a balance between extremes, known as the “golden mean,” and emphasizes the importance of practical wisdom in making ethical decisions. Aristotle’s ethics are rooted in the idea that moral virtues are habits that must be cultivated through practice and reason. Nicomachean Ethics has shaped ethical thought for centuries, influencing both ancient and modern conceptions of morality and human behavior.