Nicomachean Ethics

The Nicomachean Ethics is one of Aristotle's greatest works and discusses virtue and character. The ten books which comprise it are based on notes from his lectures at the Lyceum and were either edited by or dedicated to Aristotle's son, Nicomachus.

Related Topics:
Aristotle - Lyceum - Nicomachus

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In the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle focuses on the importance of habitually behaving virtuously and developing a virtuous character. This can be opposed to Kantian ethics, in which the primary focus is on the motives of particular actions. Nicomachean Ethics emphasizes the importance of context to ethical behavior, and the ability of the virtuous person to recognize the best course of action. Aristotle believed that happiness is the end of life and that as long as a person is striving for happiness, rightly conceived, good deeds will result from that struggle.

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