--- product_id: 4030767 title: "The Nicomachean Ethics (Oxford World's Classics)" price: "SAR 93" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/4030767-the-nicomachean-ethics-oxford-worlds-classics store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # The Nicomachean Ethics (Oxford World's Classics) **Price:** SAR 93 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Nicomachean Ethics (Oxford World's Classics) - **How much does it cost?** SAR 93 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/4030767-the-nicomachean-ethics-oxford-worlds-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This book is one of the great works of Western philosophy. Even today, writings on moral virtues such as courage and justice draw inspiration from this work, which also contains important insights into responsibility, practical reasoning, and on the role of friendship in creating the best life. This new edition combines David Ross's classic translation, lightly revised by Lesley Brown, with an invaluable introduction and explanatory notes. A glossary of key terms and comprehensive index, as well as a fully updated bibliography, add further value to this new edition. Review: How Men Should Live - The Nichomachean Ethics is Aristotle's comprehensive deductive/logical treatise concerning the ends for which we should live. Within, we find encounter stimulating and relevant discussions about everything from pleasure to happiness; and whereas Plato/Socrates generally sought to expose the contradictions of men's views about such concepts and leave the audience bewildered (or so is my view of it), Aristotle in the very beginning clarifies that he writing to an audience of experienced men who are actually capable of grasping the meaning of these things, and he actually seeks to teach us something. As a result, Aristotle's concise work here is much more valuable for a normal person than virtually anything Plato has written. For the normal person can take up the Ethics and have a pretty good idea about what he should live for: happiness via noble contemplation and also moderation in all things. I personally value this work as utterly essential to who I am and was happy to revisit it in this Oxford World Classics version. I choose to buy this because: 1. It's a fairly recent translation, and I always prefer more modern translations (except where they are "trendy") 2. Oxford World Classics editions are usually authoritative (totally applicable here, where there are far more endnotes than I would ever care for that correspond to generally 4 areas per page) 3. Oxford World Classics editions are sturdy. The binding and the pages themselves feel more substantial than Penguin editions (even if Penguins are more physically attractive), and none of my Oxford World Classics are yellowing, which is crucial for building out a library (Penguins can yellow but may not always). I believe this book should be required reading for anyone interested not only in ethics but also their application in achieving a life well lived. Review: Great analytical piece on ethical living - Aristotle is one of my favorite philosophers, so it goes without saying that his Nicomachean Ethics are one of my favorite pieces of philosophical literature. For anyone interested in philosophy, specifically an overview of how to live ethically, this is a great introductory book to read. The book touches on happiness, pleasure, justice, virtue, and friendship. I have read this piece before, but this is the first time reading the Oxford Classics translation which is pretty palatable. However, since it is a piece of Aristotle one shouldn't expect to be able to quickly run through this. This book is best enjoyed taking your time, reading each chapter (or "Book") one at a time at your own pace. (If it helps, use a secondary source while reading if particular parts seem confusing). ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #10,704 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Ethics #12 in History of Philosophy #17 in Literature | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 928 Reviews | ## Images ![The Nicomachean Ethics (Oxford World's Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71BJ3y42VML.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ How Men Should Live *by M***K on September 30, 2019* The Nichomachean Ethics is Aristotle's comprehensive deductive/logical treatise concerning the ends for which we should live. Within, we find encounter stimulating and relevant discussions about everything from pleasure to happiness; and whereas Plato/Socrates generally sought to expose the contradictions of men's views about such concepts and leave the audience bewildered (or so is my view of it), Aristotle in the very beginning clarifies that he writing to an audience of experienced men who are actually capable of grasping the meaning of these things, and he actually seeks to teach us something. As a result, Aristotle's concise work here is much more valuable for a normal person than virtually anything Plato has written. For the normal person can take up the Ethics and have a pretty good idea about what he should live for: happiness via noble contemplation and also moderation in all things. I personally value this work as utterly essential to who I am and was happy to revisit it in this Oxford World Classics version. I choose to buy this because: 1. It's a fairly recent translation, and I always prefer more modern translations (except where they are "trendy") 2. Oxford World Classics editions are usually authoritative (totally applicable here, where there are far more endnotes than I would ever care for that correspond to generally 4 areas per page) 3. Oxford World Classics editions are sturdy. The binding and the pages themselves feel more substantial than Penguin editions (even if Penguins are more physically attractive), and none of my Oxford World Classics are yellowing, which is crucial for building out a library (Penguins can yellow but may not always). I believe this book should be required reading for anyone interested not only in ethics but also their application in achieving a life well lived. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great analytical piece on ethical living *by A***N on July 9, 2020* Aristotle is one of my favorite philosophers, so it goes without saying that his Nicomachean Ethics are one of my favorite pieces of philosophical literature. For anyone interested in philosophy, specifically an overview of how to live ethically, this is a great introductory book to read. The book touches on happiness, pleasure, justice, virtue, and friendship. I have read this piece before, but this is the first time reading the Oxford Classics translation which is pretty palatable. However, since it is a piece of Aristotle one shouldn't expect to be able to quickly run through this. This book is best enjoyed taking your time, reading each chapter (or "Book") one at a time at your own pace. (If it helps, use a secondary source while reading if particular parts seem confusing). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing. *by S***N on April 15, 2022* Highly recommended. This is the best translation of The Nicomachaen Ethics I have encountered so far. Easy to read and the translations feel very accurate when compared to others. Like many great books, it ruins the opening with an introduction. The introduction in this case was actually quite useful, but would have been better suited for the middle of the book, or perhaps the end. Nothing ruins a good book faster than an introduction; a problem which seems to be a plague of the bookselling industry. The book also contains a useful outline at the beginning, which I liked and found very helpful. 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