Aristotle's The Nicomachean Ethics (books I-III, VI and X)The SCM Briefly series is made up of short, accessible volumes which summarize books by philosophers and theologians, books that are commonly used on theology and philosophy A level (school leaving) and Level One undergraduate courses. Each Briefly volume includes line by line analysis and short quotes to give students a feel for the original text. In addition each book begins with a contextualizing introduction about the writer and his writings, and a glossary of terms follows the summary to help students with definitions of philosophical terms. |
Contents
Some Issues to Consider | 19 |
Moral Goodness | 39 |
Intellectual Virtues | 60 |
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