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Nichomachean Ethics
Nichomachean Ethics | Aristotle
In this classic text, Aristotle extols a variety of virtues valued by the ancient Greeks and their world. Within, Aristotle gives the reader a schema for understanding both ancient and trans-historical ideas on virtue and relating well to others. His vocabulary and concepts regularly pop up in other works, up to contemporary times; thus, grappling with Nicomachean Ethics makes those other works more understandable. Standing alongside and thinking with Aristotle increases one's ability to discern and decide on right action. As with other philosophical works, be ready to accept befuddlement from time to time, and talk with others about your gleanings as you read (and read again). Also, it is not necessary to agree with all of his conclusions to be aided by his exposition; you may find that you comprehend humans quite a bit better.
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Mansisicho

Aristotle‘s Nicomachean Ethics was something I reread and cannot recommend highly enough.

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LowCountryKnight

They say that Aristotle's works were translated first by the Arabs and then transferred back to Europe, after which they were translated back into Greek. It is interesting to think about the process of writing that drove the Arabs to create an Aristotle, to some extent, and we can sense the conceptualist truths of the Arabs to exist in this text, even though it might be really Aristotle to some extent. The secrets of Aristotle might be in here.

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LiterRohde
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“[I]t is the mark of an educated person to search for the same kind of clarity in each topic to the extent that the nature of the matter accepts it.”

#QuotsyFeb20 | 16: #Inclusion

📷: Made with Typorama

LiterRohde Inclusion is understanding. It does not necessarily connote acceptance. 5y
charl08 Love this quote. Says something fundamental about what good teaching can and should be. 5y
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RinaBrahmbhattBarot
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Pickpick

Sunday night be like this #CurrentRead. PS: this weekend I've picked up 3 different books and read few pages from each of them. Are you a multi book reader?

MoonWitch94 Yes! I always have multiple books from multiple genres going. I read this book in college. 5y
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Gravitysrainbow
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Yeah I mean, it‘s pretty solid tbh. It‘s not the end of ethics or anything, but virtue ethics is an accessible form of ethics that can slowly bring out the ideas of how to live the good life in anyone. If you‘re into that I guess.

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QuoteQueen
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#meetthelittens

1) Wisconsin, reside in Fort Wayne, IN
2) tagged book
3) Ender‘s Game
4) Anything with Captain America #FanWife
5) Anything with superheroes (DC, Marvel, Heroes, etc)
6) Jack Johnson, She & Him, Finger Eleven, HIM
7) chartreuse
8) sci-fi and philosophy
9) A private practice doing marriage & family therapy & individual mental health counseling
10) 2 cats & 2 children

TheBookgeekFrau Ok, I just LOVE that your favorite color is chartreuse!!! 💚💛 6y
QuoteQueen @C.Perone it is a beautiful and underrated color. 😁 6y
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JoeStalksBeck
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Lmstraubie Cute! 7y
JoeStalksBeck @Lmstraubie thank you ❤️❤️❤️ 7y
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Gcarpenter83
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Essentially 2 ways to be happy. The ultimate way is through a life of philosophical contemplation. The other a virtuous life of public service

QuoteQueen Do you get double happiness if you do both? Lol. Or is that ultimate happiness? 😜 6y
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I-read-and-eat
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Happy #readathon Littens! Mine will be a little different as I need to write a paper on classical ethics. O joy. Hopefully I will have some time for fun reading this evening. But until then I look forward to see all your updates! 😊

Kalalalatja Good luck with your paper 👍 8y
bmsddk Hope your paper goes well! ☺ 8y
charl08 More good wishes from me. 8y
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LindsayReads Write like a mofo! 🤓 8y
I-read-and-eat @Kalalalatja @bmsddk @charl08 Thanks all! @lindsayreads I am! Seems like there will be some fun reading time if I can keep this up 😊 8y
RealLifeReading Good luck w your paper! 8y
I-read-and-eat @RealLifeReading Thanks! It's finshed now, so time to read 😄 8y
QuoteQueen What could be more fun than ethics?!?!? 😜😂 But I love this book so it‘s fun to me. Haha 6y
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QuoteQueen
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Fun Photo Friday for @Liberty

I have varied tastes and probably read a lot of stuff people haven't heard of, but there is never a shortage in finding something to read!

Would have taken a pic of examples of each kind of book but I'm currently lacking shelving so they are all over the house. Lol

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MLRio
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An in-depth and fascinating exploration of what makes a good man good, and what makes a happy man happy. (Especially pleased with J. A. K. Thomson's lively translation.) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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MLRio
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More Aristotle, because I hate myself.

QuoteQueen Noooooo! Because you love yourself! 😉 6y
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