Aristotle's ethics
Aristotlea s ethical writings are among the worlda s greatest, but are easily misunderstood by the inexperienced. Professor Urmson, after 50 years of study, provides a clear account of the main doctrines in an easily intelligible way and without dwelling on matters of mainly scholarly interest.
130 pages ; 22 cm
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Preface
Introduction
1. The ideal life: a preliminary discussion
2. Excellence of character
3. Action and its motives
4. Responsibility and choice
5. Particular excellences of character
6. The excellences of intelligence
7. Strength and weakness of will
8. Pleasure
9. Social relationships
10. Eudaimonia
"Primarily designed to be read in conjunction with Aristotle's Nicomachean ethics"--Preface