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  • Nicomachean Ethics (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Virtue Ethics, Eudaimonia, Practical Wisdom, and the Ancient Art of Living Well

    by Aristotle, Nessa Graftmere ...
    Translated by Drummond Percy Chase ...
    In Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle offers the foundational account of virtue ethics: an inquiry into the human good, eudaimonia, and the disciplined formation of character. Written in the compact, analytic style of lecture materials, the work moves from happiness and moral virtue to deliberation, justice, friendship, pleasure, and contemplation. Situated after Plato yet distinct from him, it grounds ... Read more

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  • Knowing and acting

    Enriched edition. Ethical Decision-Making and the Link Between Belief, Knowledge, and Moral Action

    by John Alexander Smith ...
    In "Knowing and Acting," John Alexander Smith presents a thought-provoking exploration of the interplay between knowledge and action in ethical decision-making. Written in a lucid style enriched with philosophical insights, the book examines various epistemological frameworks, arguing for a nuanced understanding of how knowledge influences moral behavior. Smith deftly navigates historical and ... Read more

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  • Knowing and acting

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Interplay of Knowledge and Behavior in Contemporary Life

    by John Alexander Smith, Fiona Dixon ...
    In "Knowing and Acting," John Alexander Smith intricately explores the interrelationship between knowledge and moral action, employing a distinctive analytic style that reflects his deep philosophical roots. The text delves into epistemology and ethics, presenting a nuanced argument that knowledge must inform ethical behavior, while simultaneously addressing the complexities and paradoxes that ... Read more

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  • Nicomachean Ethics

    Enriched edition. Exploring Virtue, Happiness, and Ethics in Ancient Philosophy

    by Aristotle, Trevor Ellington ...
    Translated by Drummond Percy Chase ...
    Aristotle's "Nicomachean Ethics" is a foundational text in Western moral philosophy, exploring the nature of righteousness and the pursuit of the good life. Written in a clear and methodical style, the work combines theoretical inquiry with practical wisdom, emphasizing the importance of virtue and character. Aristotle introduces the concept of the 'Golden Mean,' advocating for moderation and ... Read more

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  • Aristotle: Nicomachean Ethics

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    by Aristotle, Brent Holloway ...
    Translated by Drummond Percy Chase ...
    Aristotle's 'Nicomachean Ethics' is a seminal work in Western philosophy, focusing on the concept of moral virtue and human flourishing. Written in a clear and logical style, the book explores the nature of ethics, the role of virtue in achieving happiness, and the importance of moderation in all things. Aristotle's careful analysis of the virtues of character and intellect provides readers with a ... Read more

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  • The Ethics and Politics According to Aristotle

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    by Aristotle, Brent Holloway ...
    Translated by Drummond Percy Chase, A.M. William Ellis ...
    Aristotle's 'The Ethics and Politics According to Aristotle' delves into the intricate connection between moral philosophy and political theory. Written in a clear and concise manner, the book explores the virtues, ethics, and political structures that contribute to a just society. Aristotle's literary style is characterized by logical reasoning and systematic analysis, making this work an ... Read more

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  • The Philosophy of Human Affairs (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Ethics & Politics

    by Aristotle, Nessa Graftmere ...
    Translated by Drummond Percy Chase, A.M. William Ellis ...
    The Philosophy of Human Affairs presents Aristotle's mature inquiry into the practical life: ethics, character, deliberation, friendship, justice, household order, and the political community. Written in a compressed, analytical style, the work belongs to the classical Greek tradition of philosophical prose, yet it departs from Platonic idealism by grounding human excellence in habit, judgment, ... Read more

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  • Nicomachean Ethics

    Enriched edition. A Systematic Guide to Virtue Ethics, Practical Wisdom, and Eudaimonia—Living Well in Community

    by Aristotle ...
    Translated by Drummond Percy Chase ...
    In "Nicomachean Ethics," Aristotle embarks on a profound exploration of moral philosophy, presenting a systematic framework for understanding the nature of the good life. Through a meticulous examination of virtue ethics, the text articulates the concept of eudaimonia (flourishing) as the ultimate aim of human existence. Aristotle employs a methodical approach, emphasizing the importance of ... Read more

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  • Groundwork Of The Metaphysics Of Morals (Mobi Classics)

    by Immanuel Kant,Thomas Kingsmill Abbott (Translator) ...
    The Foundations of the Metaphysics of Morals or Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals (German: Grundlegung zur Metaphysik der Sitten, 1785), Immanuel Kant's first contribution to moral philosophy, argues for an a priori basis for morality. Where the Critique of Pure Reason laid out Kant's metaphysical and epistemological ideas, this relatively short, primarily meta-ethical, work was intended to ... Read more

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  • The Phenomenology of Mind

    Enriched edition. System of Science

    by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, Nigel Blackwood ...
    Translated by J. B. Baillie ...
    In "The Phenomenology of Mind," Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel presents a profound exploration of consciousness and self-awareness, tracing the development of the mind from sense perception to absolute knowledge. Hegel's literary style is characterized by intricate dialectical reasoning and a systematic approach, situating his work within the realm of German idealism. Written during the early 19th ... Read more

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  • The Critique of Practical Reason

    by Immanuel Kant ...
    Kant argues that while theoretical reason cannot prove the existence of God or freedom, practical reason demands them as necessary postulates for moral action. He posits that the moral law within us is an undeniable fact that points towards a higher order of existence. The text explores the relationship between virtue and happiness, suggesting they can only be reconciled in an afterlife. It ... Read more

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  • Thus Spake Zarathustra

    by Friedrich Nietzsche ...
    A 19th century literary masterpiece, which uses Persian religious leader Zarathustra to pronounce the author’s views, including the introduction of the controversial Doctrine of the Obermensch, or “superman”, later perverted by Nazi propagandists. ... Read more

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