Aristotle
By
Sir David Ross
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| Categories: | Philosophy |
| ISBN: | 0203379535 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Written by renowned Aristotle scholar Sir David Ross, this study has long been established as one of the foremost surveys of Aristotle's life, work and philosophy. Continue reading...
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Helpful Customer Reviews
Aristotle
Glenn (New York, NY)
Fri Jun 05 2009 06:51
Aristotle's enlightening classic that proves that a virtue is not the opposite of a vice, but is the mean between two vices. He makes a beautiful argument for why self-love is not selfish, but is in harmony with the good for all.
Jesus (Al-Seef, Bahrain)
Mon Mar 22 2010 02:56
The book comes across all levels of Ethics that includes Politics. What's interesting is that Aristotle said, "People of good up-bringing and experience in life, and to work from there to a higher understanding." Very profound.
Chad (The United States)
Sun May 23 2010 23:35
Whether you're an Aristotle aficionado, or simply new to the study of philosophy, this is a must read. Ostwald's translation is clear, yet true; I highly recommend this translation over others. (However, I've yet to read Joe Sach's version.)
Andrew (Seattle, WA)
Thu Jul 02 2009 23:56
Aristotelian ethics, while hopelessly, hopelessly inapplicable to the modern world, do provide a pretty interesting lens. I find myself agreeing that ethics need to come about as a bottom-up approach, but his emphasis on teleology strikes me as both incorrect and often sinister. I'd never read Ari...more...
Victoria (Barry, Z3, The United Kingdom)
Sun Apr 12 2009 15:59
A surprisingly easy read. Also, like many philosophical works, it is split into reasonably small sections, making it easier and quicker to read.
Some of his ideas make sense. The notion of becoming more virtuous by practicing virtue is obvious but sometimes the obvious needs pointing ...more...
Lindsey (Chicago, IL)
Wed Jan 23 2008 17:53
Intellectual masterpiece is right on. I would also add that this book is a deep personal journey if your willing, so be aware. It completely changed the way I understood myself and what kind of human being I wanted to be (which is not to say it's the same person Aristotle wanted to be or thought I s...more...
Kurt (Springfield, MO)
Tue Mar 03 2009 19:02
Aristotle takes a scientific approach to morality with great success. The verdict? It does make sense to do good and not do bad.This was a VERY difficult read, and I'm glad I had guidance of a seasoned professor, Dr. Hayden Head, to get through it and understand it.
Shaun (Providence, RI)
Sun Mar 22 2009 13:38
on truth and value class work.
conversation b/t self and josh hale.
Joshua
I tried Plato on a month or two back
Shaun
if i didnt have to i wouldnt go near the shit.
Joshua
and christ, I see why the Western World is so screwed up if HE is th...
Michael (Portland, OR)
Tue May 04 2010 19:40
What always strikes me most from reading the classics is how very much like us the ancients were, even though their world was in many ways so much different. Aristotle is systematic, analytical, and brilliant, and it is no surprise he ended up with so many fanboys over the century. This is dense s...more...
Brian (Tallahassee, FL)
Sun May 10 2009 09:59
Aristotle's work is certainly first class philosophy (at least by the simplistic definition philosophy is just thinking hard and carefully about things.) I found the more the subject moved towards the particulars, where observation and experience are helpful, the more I agreed. But as Aristotle move...more...
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