History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 046 - Dominic Scott on Aristotle's Ethics
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Target Audience of Nicomachean Ethics
- Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics targets a pre-moral audience, those already inclined towards virtue.
- He believes that these individuals possess an inherent sense of morality's value.
Prerequisites for Nicomachean Ethics
- While Nicomachean Ethics doesn't necessitate prior readings, it relates to Aristotle's broader philosophy.
- Modern interpretations might require more theoretical grounding than Aristotle provided originally.
Political Nature of Nicomachean Ethics
- Nicomachean Ethics is a political work, aimed at future legislators.
- It helps define the human good for application in improving citizens' lives through politics.