Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, translated with an introduction and notes by Martin Ostwald, is a cornerstone of Western philosophy and a profound exploration of ethical theory and practice. Published by the Library of Liberal Arts, this edition makes Aristotle's seminal work accessible to modern readers with Ostwald's clear translation and insightful commentary. In this text, Aristotle examines the nature of human happiness, virtue, and the path to the good life, offering timeless wisdom that continues to influence contemporary thought on morality and ethics. This edition is an essential addition to any collection of philosophical classics.
About the Author
Aristotle (384-322 BCE) was an ancient Greek philosopher and polymath, a student of Plato, and the tutor of Alexander the Great. He founded the Lyceum in Athens and is considered one of the most influential figures in Western philosophy. Aristotle's works encompass a vast range of subjects including logic, metaphysics, ethics, politics, biology, and rhetoric. His approach to systematic observation and classification laid the groundwork for the scientific method. Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics remains a pivotal text in ethical philosophy, where he explores the nature of virtue and the pursuit of the good life. His contributions have shaped countless fields of study and continue to resonate in modern intellectual discourse.
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So begins Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen’s witty comedy of manners—one of the most popular novels of all time—that features splendidly civilized sparring between the proud Mr. Darcy and the prejudiced Elizabeth Bennet as they play out their spirited courtship in a series of eighteenth-century drawing-room intrigues. "Pride and Prejudice seems as vital as ever," writes Anna Quindlen in her introduction to this Modern Library edition. "It is a pure joy to read." Eudora Welty agrees: "The gaiety is unextinguished, the irony has kept its bite, the reasoning is still sweet, the sparkle undiminished. [It is] irresistible and as nearly flawless as any fiction could be."
This volume is the companion to the BBC television series, a lavish production aired on the Arts and Entertainment Network.
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So begins Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen’s witty comedy of manners—one of the most popular novels of all time—that features splendidly civilized sparring between the proud Mr. Darcy and the prejudiced Elizabeth Bennet as they play out their spirited courtship in a series of eighteenth-century drawing-room intrigues. \"Pride and Prejudice seems as vital as ever,\" writes Anna Quindlen in her introduction to this Modern Library edition. \"It is a pure joy to read.\" Eudora Welty agrees: \"The gaiety is unextinguished, the irony has kept its bite, the reasoning is still sweet, the sparkle undiminished. [It is] irresistible and as nearly flawless as any fiction could be.\"
This volume is the companion to the BBC television series, a lavish production aired on the Arts and Entertainment Network.
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