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Aristotle

Nicomachean Ethics

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | BCE

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Essay Topics

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How has Aristotle’s work on ethics contributed to modern philosophical thought? How does the work of Greek philosophers continue to influence how philosophers think about life and happiness?

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What is happiness? How does virtue contribute to or detract from happiness?

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Throughout the work, Aristotle emphasizes balance. Why does balance play such a key role in Aristotle’s understanding of happiness and goodness? How might balance contribute to other philosophical concepts?