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Laddar... Aristotle's Way: How Ancient Wisdom Can Change Your Life (utgåvan 2020)av Edith Hall (Författare)
VerkdetaljerAristotle's Way: How Ancient Wisdom Can Change Your Life av Edith Hall
   Ingen/inga Det finns inga diskussioner på LibraryThing om den här boken. This is a discussion, in modern language, of Aristotle's teachings for leading the good life. The author discusses mostly ethics, and discusses ethical problems from her own life, linking them to the ancient works. She also provides a biography of the philosopher, as she discusses various stages in his thought. The chapters each discuss a different aspect of living the good life, achieving one's potential, making decisions, acquiring self knowledge, and living in the community. The argument and prose flow well, but did not seem to promote the thought or critical reflection needed to understand the subject. I have read the Nichomachean Ethics, and seemed to engage more with the original arguments. (  ) neurodrew | Apr 6, 2020 |  I will return to this, but my Aristotle kick lasted only through a few articles a close reading of the Nicomachean Ethics. And then, phew, I needed a break. Wattsian | Jun 1, 2019 | An excellent book, but a think piece, that requires frequent pauses to reflect and absorb what has just been written. This is a review of the principal thoughts of Aristotle, recapitulated for modern times. The principals of Aristotle's Rhetoric, for example, are shown how they are applied for an effective job resume, cover letter and interview for college professors. Also, the section on "Decisions" shows how applying Aristotle's logic in decision making is helpful in everyday decisions today. This chapter also shows how far modern education has strayed from teaching logical skills and good decision making skills in classrooms. Although the book is too short to review all the books and writings of Aristotle, the author gives a good overview and presents the subjects well. A good read for rainy days by the fireplace, I recommend this for school and public libraries and personal collections. It is also a book to keep and to re-read in a few years. (  ) hadden | Apr 8, 2019 | inga recensioner | lägg till en recension
From renowned classicist Edith Hall, ARISTOTLE'S WAY is an examination of one of history's greatest philosophers, showing us how to lead happy, fulfilled, and meaningful lives Aristotle was the first philosopher to inquire into subjective happiness, and he understood its essence better and more clearly than anyone since. According to Aristotle, happiness is not about well-being, but instead a lasting state of contentment, which should be the ultimate goal of human life. We become happy through finding a purpose, realizing our potential, and modifying our behavior to become the best version of ourselves. With these objectives in mind, Aristotle developed a humane program for becoming a happy person, which has stood the test of time, comprising much of what today we associate with the good life: meaning, creativity, and positivity. Most importantly, Aristotle understood happiness as available to the vast majority us, but only, crucially, if we decide to apply ourselves to its creation--and he led by example. As Hall writes, "If you believe that the goal of human life is to maximize happiness, then you are a budding Aristotelian." In expert yet vibrant modern language, Hall lays out the crux of Aristotle's thinking, mixing affecting autobiographical anecdotes with a deep wealth of classical learning. For Hall, whose own life has been greatly improved by her understanding of Aristotle, this is an intensely personal subject. She distills his ancient wisdom into ten practical and universal lessons to help us confront life's difficult and crucial moments, summarizing a lifetime of the most rarefied and brilliant scholarship. Inga biblioteksbeskrivningar kunde hittas. |
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