Title: A Review of Aristotle's System of Ethics: A Prelection Read Before the Vice-Chancellor, and Council of the Senate, Feb, 16, 1867 (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 033215310X
ISBN 13: 9780332153100
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New

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A clear, expert look at Aristotle’s ethics and the idea of living well.

This prelection examines Aristotle’s ethical system, its central claim that virtue lies in a mean between excess and deficiency, and how this idea ties to happiness and practical judgment. The author also compares Aristotle with Stoic and modern views, offering context for readers exploring the roots of moral philosophy.

The work presents the key question of what counts as a good life, describing virtue as a state shaped by our character, circumstances, and prudent choice. It explains how the mean operates both as an objective guide and as a personalized standard, illustrating how excess and defect undermine health and strength. The discussion traces how the mean appears across various realms, from psychology to politics, and how it grounds the pursuit of happiness.

What you will encounter in this study include a look at the role of conscience, the nature of practical wisdom, and the limits of benevolence within Aristotle’s scheme. The author places Aristotle’s ideas in dialogue with Plato, the Stoics, and later thinkers, highlighting continuities and tensions in the long search for a sound moral standard.

Explanation of virtue as a mean between extremes, tailored to the individual
Connections between character, reason, and practical judgment
Comparisons with Plato, Stoic thought, and later ethical perspectives
Discussion of happiness as the end of life and how virtue supports it

Ideal for readers of classical philosophy and those curious about the origins of ethical theory.

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