It is therefore practical rather than theoretical in the original Aristotelian senses of these terms. Aristotle describes his ethical work as being different from his other kinds of study, because it is not just for the sake of contemplating what things are, but rather to actually become good ourselves. In his ethical treatises Aristotle offers a defense of the idea of eudaimonism (human flourishing or happiness) which is achieved as a result of human choice in search of excellence and the good life. Opinions about the relationship between the two works, for example which was written first, and which originally contained the three common books, is divided. Books V, VI, and VII of the Nicomachean Ethics are identical to Books IV, V, and VI of the Eudemian Ethics. In many ways this work parallels the similar Eudemian Ethics, which has only eight books, and the two works can be fruitfully compared. The work consists of ten books, originally separate scrolls, and is understood to be based on notes said to be from his lectures at the Lyceum which were either edited by or dedicated to Aristotle's son, Nicomachus. Translated by Thomas Taylor (1758 - 1835) Rackham Product Details HARDCOVER 29.00 £22.95 23. He gives in accordance with wealth rightly acquired, and always gives within his means. The generous person gives correctly, in the right amounts, and to the right people.

Its excesses are wastefulness and ungenerosity. Download cover art Download CD case insert The Nicomachean Ethics Nicomachean Ethics Aristotle Harvard University Press Loeb Classical Library 73 Nicomachean Ethics Aristotle Translated by H. Aristotle explains that the virtue of generosity has to do with the giving and taking of wealth.

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