02322cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500010001051000032001152450040001472640051001873000047002383360026002853370026003113380036003375000091003735000031004645080045004955201353005405340045018936530011019388560042019499990017019918438UtSlPG20260610133221.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBaPA1 aAristotle,d385 BCE-323 BCE14aThe Nicomachean ethics of Aristotle 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_mean_(philosophy)  aRelease date is 2005-07-01  aTed Garvin, David Widger and the DP Team  a"The Ethics of Aristotle" by Aristotle is a foundational philosophical treatise written in the 4th century BC. This work serves as a comprehensive exploration of moral philosophy, addressing the nature of good character, virtue, and ultimately happiness, which Aristotle identifies as the chief aim of human action. The text is a part of Aristotle's broader discussions on human conduct, linked with his other work, "Politics," to form a holistic view of moral and civic life.  The opening of this significant text introduces the central themes of ethics as they pertain to individual behavior in a societal context. Aristotle posits that every action is directed towards some good, with happiness defined as the ultimate end that people seek. Through a thorough analysis of various modes of life, including the pursuit of pleasure, honor, and contemplation, Aristotle thoughtfully critiques popular notions of happiness. He emphasizes the importance of virtue, which is achieved through habituation and reasoned action, ultimately weaving together ethics with the practical aspects of living well and functioning within the community. The excerpt illustrates Aristotle's method of philosophical inquiry, laying a groundwork for his extensive examination of moral virtues and their application in life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEthics40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8438  c50420d50420