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The Nicomachean Ethics

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by Aristotle

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what is aristotles definition of happiness?
Reza Samadian Aristotle repeatedly defines happiness as "contemplative" activity in life in different parts of his writing. It is also pointed out in book I (or II)…moreAristotle repeatedly defines happiness as "contemplative" activity in life in different parts of his writing. It is also pointed out in book I (or II) that the activity needs to be ongoing and it is not a one-off thing. (less)
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how does aristotle differentiate virtues of thought and character?
J. Sebastian The virtues of character are also known as ethical virtues. They pertain to the part of the soul (according to Aristotle's distinctions here) without …moreThe virtues of character are also known as ethical virtues. They pertain to the part of the soul (according to Aristotle's distinctions here) without reason, that is, the part involving appetites and desires, where feelings operate in response to pleasure and pain. The first two ethical virtues he discusses are courage and temperance.

There is another part of the soul, the part with reason, and the virtues that belong to it are known as the intellectual virtues; these were called skills, scientific knowledge, practical wisdom, wisdom, and intellect in my translation. In another translation the same were labelled as follows: art, science, prudence, wisdom, and intellect. The presentation of the intellectual virtues is given in Book VI of The Nicomachean Ethics.(less)
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What type of greek is this book written in?
Mary This is a translation into English, so it is not in Greek. The original was written in classic, and now archaic, Greek.
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