Ethica Nicomachea

The Nicomachean Ethics is Aristotle's most renowned work on ethics, exploring the science of the good for human life.

It consists of ten books and is centered around the concept of eudaimonia, which Aristotle defines as the highest good that humans seek.

The work discusses how to achieve eudaimonia through the development of virtues, which are habits formed through practice and reflection.

Aristotle distinguishes between moral virtues (such as magnanimity, justice, and practical judgment) and intellectual virtues, emphasizing the importance of reason and conscious choice in ethical actions.

The text also explores moral responsibility, the nature of voluntary and involuntary actions, and the role of prudence in good action.