Aristotle's Way

Buchzusammenfassung

Edith Hall is a Professor of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University who travels throughout the world speaking about Greek literature and history in schools, universities, theater companies, public events, and the media.

Aristotle spent his early years as an advisor to kings, but eventually made Athens his permanent home in the fourth century BCE. In this later period of his life, he dedicated himself to exploring philosophy and ethics. Central to his teachings was the question of how we ought to live our lives. According to Aristotle, the answer lies in leading a mindful existence. This involves making thoughtful decisions, utilizing rhetoric for legitimate argumentation rather than manipulation, cultivating various types of friendship while respecting their limits, and above all else, embracing moderation as the ultimate virtue.

"Desiring revenge is likely to be virtuous and thus conducive to your happiness only if a wrong has been committed which can be righted by revenge."

"Politicians are scrutinized for what they have done wrong, but rarely for what they have not done to improve the situation of the people they are."

"Irony can often mask contempt."

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