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1 online resource (xvi, 342 pages). |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Cambridge introductions to key philosophical texts
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Cambridge introductions to key philosophical texts.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 332-337) and index. |
Contents |
1. Reading Aristotle's 'Ethics' -- 2. An outline of the goal of human life -- 3. Character-related virtue -- 4. Actions as signs of character -- 5. Some particular character-related virtues -- 6. Justice as a particular character-related virtue -- 7. Thinking-related virtue -- 8. Arkrasia, or failure of self-control -- 9. Friendship -- 10. Pleasure -- 11. Happiness in outline. |
Summary |
Michael Pakaluk offers a thorough and lucid examination of Aristotle's 'Nicomachean Ethics', uncovering its motivations and basic views while paying careful attention to its arguments. His book will be invaluable for all student readers encountering one of the most important and influential works of Western philosophy. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Aristotle. Nicomachean ethics.
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Nicomachean ethics (Aristotle) |
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Ethics, Ancient.
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Ethics, Ancient. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Pakaluk, Michael, 1957- Aristotle's Nicomachean ethics. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2005 0521817420 0521520681 (OCoLC)60741022 |
ISBN |
0511130724 (electronic book) |
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9780511130724 (electronic book) |
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051112919X |
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9780511129193 |
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9780511802041 (electronic book) |
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0511802048 (electronic book) |
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0521817420 |
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9780521817424 |
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0521520681 |
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9780521520683 |
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