Nicomachean Ethics

What does it mean to live well?In this foundational work of Western philosophy, Aristotle explores the most enduring question of human existence: how should we live? Written more than two thousand years ago, the Nicomachean Ethics remains startlingly relevant, offering a practical and profound guide to achieving eudaimonia-human flourishing.Aristotle argues that happiness is not found in pleasure, wealth, or honor, but in the cultivation of virtue and the exercise of reason. Through his doctrine of the Golden Mean, he shows how courage, generosity, and wisdom emerge from finding balance between extremes. He examines the nature of friendship, the role of contemplation, and the relationship between ethics and politics, building a comprehensive vision of the good life that is both aspirational and attainable.Combining rigorous philosophical analysis with keen psychological insight, Aristotle speaks across the centuries to anyone seeking meaning, purpose, and moral clarity. The Nicomachean Ethics is not merely a text to be studied-it is a companion for living, offering wisdom that grows richer with each reading.A masterwork of ancient philosophy that continues to shape how we think about character, virtue, and the art of living well.Newly designed and typeset by Waking Lion Press.