Aristotle's Ethics [Paperback]

In this fascinating introduction, David Bostock presents a fresh perspective on one of the great classics of moral philosophy: Aristotle'sNicomachaen Ethics. He argues that it is, and deserves to be, Aristotle's most widely studied work, for much of what it has to say is still important for today's debate on the problems of ethics. Here, Bostock guides the reader through explanations and evaluations of all the main themes of the work, exploring questions of interpretation and the differing views of a range of commentators. He also emphasizes the philosophical merits and faults of the doctrines that emerge, critically discussing them in a simple, straightforward way. Each chapter concludes with suggestions for further reading on the themes discussed within the chapter, and the book finishes with an evaluation of theEthicsas a whole. The ideal companion for study of Aristotle's great insights, this book helps the reader to engage with his ideas and arguments as living philosophy.

Introduction
The Good for Man: First Discussion (Book I)
1. Introduction
2. The Good as the Ultimate End
3. The Ultimate End as 'Eudaimonia'
4. The Good for Man and the 'Function' of Man
5. Rival Interpretations
6. Some Reactions
[7]. Appendix. Aristotle on the Platonic Theory in I.6
Virtues of Character (Book II)
1. The Parts of the Soul (I.13)
2. Virtue as a Disposition (II.5)
3. Virtue as a 'Mean' (II.6)
4. Feelings and Actions
5. Concluding Remarks
Justice (Book V)
1. Universal and Particular Justice (V.1-2)
2. Justice in Distribution (V.3)
3. Justice in Rectification (V.4)
4. Justice in Exchange (V.5)
5. Justice and the Mean
6. A General Observation on 'Virtue of Character'
[7]. Appendix. V.6-11
Virtues of Intellect (Book VI)
1. The Introduction (1138b18-34)
2. The Theoretical and the Practical (VI.1-3, 6)
3. The Technlñ