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Aristotelian commentary

Commentary on Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics

Aquinas's commentary on Aristotle's central ethical work, treating happiness, virtue, prudence, friendship, and justice.

Datierung

1271-1272

Warum es wichtig ist

It is indispensable for the philosophical background of Aquinas's virtue ethics.

Wie man es liest

  1. 1Read Aristotle's argument and Aquinas's exposition together.
  2. 2Track prudence, habit, and the relation of virtue to happiness.
  3. 3Then compare with the moral part of the Summa.