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Author: Paula Gottlieb
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2021-01-07
Total Pages: 189
ISBN-13: 1107041899
DOWNLOAD EBOOKArgues that Aristotle provides an account of the interdependence of feeling, desire, and thought that is sui generis.
Author: Marta Jimenez
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2020-12-29
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 0192565192
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMarta Jimenez presents a novel interpretation of Aristotle's account of the role of shame in moral development. Despite shame's bad reputation as a potential obstacle to the development of moral autonomy, Jimenez argues that shame is for Aristotle the proto-virtue of those learning to be good, since it is the emotion that equips them with the seeds of virtue. Other emotions such as friendliness, righteous indignation, emulation, hope, and even spiritedness may play important roles on the road to virtue. However, shame is the only one that Aristotle repeatedly associates with moral progress. The reason is that shame can move young agents to perform good actions and avoid bad ones in ways that appropriately resemble not only the external behavior but also the orientation and receptivity to moral value characteristic of virtuous people. Through an analysis of the different cases of pseudo-courage and the passages on shame in Aristotle's ethical treatises, Jimenez argues that shame places young people on the path to becoming good by turning their attention to considerations about the perceived nobility and praiseworthiness of their own actions and character. Although they are not yet virtuous, learners with a sense of shame can appreciate the value of the noble and guide their actions by a genuine interest in doing the right thing. Shame, thus, enables learners to perform virtuous actions in the right way before they possess practical wisdom or stable dispositions of character. This proposal solves a long-debated problem concerning Aristotle's notion of habituation by showing that shame provides motivational continuity between the actions of the learners and the virtuous dispositions that they will eventually acquire
Author: Mor Segev
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2017-11-02
Total Pages: 201
ISBN-13: 1108415253
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProvides a comprehensive account of the socio-political role Aristotle attributes to traditional religion, despite rejecting its content.
Author: Aristotle
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1968-01-02
Total Pages: 156
ISBN-13: 9780521043892
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Giles Pearson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2012-08-30
Total Pages: 287
ISBN-13: 1139561014
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDesire is a central concept in Aristotle's ethical and psychological works, but he does not provide us with a systematic treatment of the notion itself. This book reconstructs the account of desire latent in his various scattered remarks on the subject and analyses its role in his moral psychology. Topics include: the range of states that Aristotle counts as desires (orexeis); objects of desire (orekta) and the relation between desires and envisaging prospects; desire and the good; Aristotle's three species of desire: epithumia (pleasure-based desire), thumos (retaliatory desire) and boulêsis (good-based desire - in a narrower notion of 'good' than that which connects desire more generally to the good); Aristotle's division of desires into rational and non-rational; Aristotle and some current views on desire; and the role of desire in Aristotle's moral psychology. The book will be of relevance to anyone interested in Aristotle's ethics or psychology.
Author: Farhad Hemmatkhah Kalibar
Publisher: Sara Tabandeh
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Total Pages: 128
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKWelcome to "365 Best Daily Motivational Quotes by Aristotle" - a collection of timeless wisdom and inspiration from one of history's greatest philosophers, Aristotle. In this book, you will embark on a year-long journey of personal growth, guided by the profound insights and practical advice of Aristotle, whose teachings continue to resonate with people across cultures and generations. Aristotle, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great, lived over two millennia ago in ancient Greece. Yet, his thoughts on ethics, politics, psychology, and more remain remarkably relevant in today's world. Known for his logical reasoning, systematic approach to inquiry, and emphasis on virtue, Aristotle's philosophy serves as a beacon of guidance for those seeking fulfillment and excellence in their lives. Each day, you will discover a new quote from Aristotle that will provoke contemplation, spark motivation, and offer valuable lessons for navigating life's challenges with grace and wisdom. From insights on courage and friendship to reflections on happiness and the pursuit of knowledge, Aristotle's words will inspire you to cultivate virtues, pursue your passions, and strive for personal excellence. Whether you're seeking daily inspiration, guidance on moral dilemmas, or simply a moment of reflection, "365 Best Daily Motivational Quotes by Aristotle" offers timeless wisdom to accompany you on your journey toward a more fulfilling and purposeful life. So, let Aristotle's words be your daily companion, guiding you toward a deeper understanding of yourself, others, and the world around you. May this collection serve as a source of encouragement, enlightenment, and empowerment as you embark on the quest for a life well-lived. As Aristotle himself once said, "Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives - choice, not chance, determines your destiny.
Author: John M. Cooper
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2013-08-25
Total Pages: 458
ISBN-13: 069115970X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is a major reinterpretation of ancient philosophy that recovers the long Greek and Roman tradition of philosophy as a complete way of life--and not simply an intellectual discipline. Distinguished philosopher John Cooper traces how, for many ancient thinkers, philosophy was not just to be studied or even used to solve particular practical problems. Rather, philosophy--not just ethics but even logic and physical theory--was literally to be lived. Yet there was great disagreement about how to live philosophically: philosophy was not one but many, mutually opposed, ways of life. Examining this tradition from its establishment by Socrates in the fifth century BCE through Plotinus in the third century CE and the eclipse of pagan philosophy by Christianity, Pursuits of Wisdom examines six central philosophies of living--Socratic, Aristotelian, Stoic, Epicurean, Skeptic, and the Platonist life of late antiquity. The book describes the shared assumptions that allowed these thinkers to conceive of their philosophies as ways of life, as well as the distinctive ideas that led them to widely different conclusions about the best human life. Clearing up many common misperceptions and simplifications, Cooper explains in detail the Socratic devotion to philosophical discussion about human nature, human life, and human good; the Aristotelian focus on the true place of humans within the total system of the natural world; the Stoic commitment to dutifully accepting Zeus's plans; the Epicurean pursuit of pleasure through tranquil activities that exercise perception, thought, and feeling; the Skeptical eschewal of all critical reasoning in forming their beliefs; and, finally, the late Platonist emphasis on spiritual concerns and the eternal realm of Being. Pursuits of Wisdom is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding what the great philosophers of antiquity thought was the true purpose of philosophy--and of life.
Author: Paula Gottlieb
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2009-04-27
Total Pages: 243
ISBN-13: 052176176X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis text looks at Aristotle's claims, particularly the much-maligned doctrine of the mean.
Author: Hendrik Lorenz
Publisher: Clarendon Press
Published: 2006-04-06
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 0191537403
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHendrik Lorenz presents a comprehensive study of Plato's and Aristotle's conceptions of non-rational desire. They see this as something that humans share with animals, and which aims primarily at the pleasures of food, drink, and sex. Lorenz explores the cognitive resources that both philosophers make available for the explanation of such desires, and what they take rationality to add to the motivational structure of human beings. In doing so, he exposes a remarkable degree of continuity between Plato's and Aristotle's thought in this area. He also sheds fresh light, not only on both philosophers' theories of motivation, but also on how they conceive of the mind, both in itself and in relation to the body.
Author: Ursula Coope
Publisher: Clarendon Press
Published: 2005-10-20
Total Pages: 200
ISBN-13: 0191530123
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat is the relation between time and change? Does time depend on the mind? Is the present always the same or is it always different? Aristotle tackles these questions in the Physics, and Time for Aristotle is the first book in English devoted to this discussion. Aristotle claims that time is not a kind of change, but that it is something dependent on change; he defines it as a kind of 'number of change'. Ursula Coope argues that what this means is that time is a kind of order (not, as is commonly supposed, a kind of measure). It is universal order within which all changes are related to each other. This interpretation enables Coope to explain two puzzling claims that Aristotle makes: that the now is like a moving thing, and that time depends for its existence on the mind. Brilliantly lucid in its explanation of this challenging section of the Physics, Time for Aristotle shows his discussion to be of enduring philosophical interest.
