A new translation of one of the most important philosophical works of all time A Penguin Classic Aristotle’s classic treatise is based on his famous doctrine of the golden mean, which advocates taking the middle course between excess and deficiency. Reacting against Plato’s absolutism, Aristotle insisted that there are no definitive moral standards and that ethical philosophy must be based on human nature and experience. Treating such topics as moral worth, intellectual virtue, pleasure, friendship, and happiness, The Nicomachean Ethics asks above all: What is the good life, and how can we live it?
Aristotle
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath known for his work "Poetics," a seminal treatise on literary theory and the art of poetry. His writing style is characterized by clarity, logic, and precision. Aristotle's contributions to literature include defining the elements of drama and analyzing the structure of storytelling.