The Nicomachean Ethics


Lu par Geoffrey Edwards

(4.4 étoiles; 59 critiques)

The work consists of ten books, originally separate scrolls, and is understood to be based on notes said to be from his lectures at the Lyceum which were either edited by or dedicated to Aristotle's son, Nicomachus. In many ways this work parallels the similar Eudemian Ethics, which has only eight books, and the two works can be fruitfully compared. Books V, VI, and VII of the Nicomachean Ethics are identical to Books IV, V, and VI of the Eudemian Ethics. Opinions about the relationship between the two works, for example which was written first, and which originally contained the three common books, is divided. Aristotle describes his ethical work as being different from his other kinds of study, because it is not just for the sake of contemplating what things are, but rather to actually become good ourselves. It is therefore practical rather than theoretical in the original Aristotelian senses of these terms. (Summary from Wikipedia) (10 hr 0 min)

Chapitres

01 - Book I 59:32 Lu par Geoffrey Edwards
02 - Book II 41:01 Lu par Geoffrey Edwards
03 - Book III 1:06:49 Lu par Geoffrey Edwards
04 - Book IV 1:01:37 Lu par Geoffrey Edwards
05 - Book V 1:04:14 Lu par Geoffrey Edwards
06 - Book VI 43:55 Lu par Geoffrey Edwards
07 - Book VII 1:13:59 Lu par Geoffrey Edwards
08 - Book VIII 1:06:02 Lu par Geoffrey Edwards
09 - Book IX 59:42 Lu par Geoffrey Edwards
10 - Book X 1:03:37 Lu par Geoffrey Edwards

Critiques

Couldn't follow


(2 étoiles)

this would be easier to listen to with a Microsoft reader. the guys intonation is obstructive to the meaning. I am sure he is a nice guy, but this is not his calling.


(3 étoiles)

The reader does not stress the sentences in a way to make it sound natural and thus clear. Some words are mispronounced.

worth reading, better than some other Aristotle works


(3 étoiles)

So many points seem very obvious, although they are well developed. I read it because I know it has been foundational to Western Ethics.

Decent Read


(4.5 étoiles)

The reader, as usual, is rather thorough and persists in tackling this large set of works. If only Aristotle were as thoughful...*coughs*blaming pica on sexuality*coughs*

poor reading


(2 étoiles)

reader manages to make 'and' sound like 'end'. voice rising and falling without regard to content. Can't continue listening.

Amazing work!


(5 étoiles)

Wow! The best self-help book everyone should read! Thank You, Geoffrey Edwards.


(4 étoiles)

Pretty good, the reader sounds kinda like Kermit the frog 😂

An important work


(4.5 étoiles)

It's worth the time.