Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Aristotle on Ethics.pdf

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‘. . . for those attempting e to grips with Aristotle’s Ethics 15
in the context of his own work and time, Hughes provides a 16
congenial and helpful introduction’ 17
Mary McCabe, King’s College London 18
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Aristotle’s Nichomachaean Ethics is one of the most important and
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central texts in the history of Western philosophy. It lies at the heart
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of contemporary moral theory and is essential to understanding the
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history of ethics.
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Gerard J. Hughes provides students with a stimulating, clear and
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accessible guide to Aristotle’s Nichomachaean Ethics. He explains the
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key elements in Aristotle’s terminology and highlights the controversy
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regarding the interpretations of his writings. The GuideBook carefully
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explores each section of the text, and presents a detailed account of the
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problems Aristotle was trying to address, such as happiness, responsi-
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bility, moral education and friendship. It also examines the role that
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Aristotle’s Ethics continues to play in contemporary moral philosophy
paring and contrasting his views with those widely held today. 31
Aristotle on Ethics is essential reading for all ing 32
to Aristotle for the first time and will provide an ideal starting point 33
for anyone interested in ethical thought. 34
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Gerard J. Hughes is Master of Campion Hall at the University of 36
Oxford. He is the author of The Nature of God (Routledge, 1995). 37
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