The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle by William David Ross

Aristotle's "Nicomachean Ethics" explores how humans can achieve the highest good, or eudaimonia, through virtuous living. Consisting of ten books, it emphasizes practical ethics over theoretical, aiming to guide individuals in achieving a good life. Aristotle connects ethics to politics, proposing that good social institutions foster virtuous citizens. His work influenced medieval philosophy, merging with Christian theology through figures like Thomas Aquinas. The text remains significant, especially with the modern revival of virtue ethics. This Reader's Edition is based on a public domain text. This text has been thoroughly spellchecked and proofread to correct errors that appear in the public domain edition. The formatting has also been altered to provide a cleaner, more readable experience. Introductions and footnotes not native to the text have been removed to avoid interruptions to and distractions from the text. Many readers find that this allows them a greater ability to focus on the text itself. It is our hope that this Reader's Edition will provide you with the best possible reading experience of this classic text. Our mission is to breathe new life into the pages of the past by removing barriers between the reader and the text.