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Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to

Aristotle

on Ethics

‘. . . for those attempting to come to grips with Aristotle’s Ethics

in the context of his own work and time, Hughes provides a

congenial and helpful introduction’

Mary McCabe, King’s College London

Aristotle’s Nichomachaean Ethics is one of the most important and

central texts in the history of Western philosophy. It lies at the heart

of contemporary moral theory and is essential to understanding the

history of ethics.

Gerard J. Hughes provides students with a stimulating, clear and

accessible guide to Aristotle’s Nichomachaean Ethics . He explains the

key elements in Aristotle’s terminology and highlights the controversy

regarding the interpretations of his writings. The GuideBook carefully

explores each section of the text, and presents a detailed account of the

problems Aristotle was trying to address, such as happiness, responsi-

bility, moral education and friendship. It also examines the role that

Aristotle’s Ethics continues to play in contemporary moral philosophy

by comparing and contrasting his views with those widely held today.

Aristotle on Ethics is essential reading for all students coming

to Aristotle for the ﬁrst time and will provide an ideal starting point

for anyone interested in ethical thought.

Gerard J. Hughes is Master of Campion Hall at the University of

Oxford. He is the author of The Nature of God (Routledge, 1995).

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Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to

Aristotle

on Ethics

Gerard J. Hughes

First published 2001

by Routledge

11 New Fetter Lane,

London EC4P 4EE

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Hughes, Gerard J.

Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to

Aristotle on ethics / Gerard J.

Hughes.

p. cm.—(Routledge Philosophy

GuideBooks)

Includes bibliographical references

and index

1. Aristotle. Nicomachaean ethics.

I. Title: Aristotle on ethics. II. Title.

III. Series.

B430.H84 2001

171´.3–dc21 00-051835

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