New edition by aquinas, saint thomas, aristotle, mcinerny, ralph, litzinger, c. Nicomachean ethics is a philosophical inquiry into the nature of the good life for a human being. The nicomachean ethics of aristotle audio book book 1. The page, column and line numbers from the bekker edition for example, we could cite aristotles famous nicomachean ethics as follows. For example, the bekker number denoting the beginning of aristotles nicomachean ethics is 1094a1, which corresponds to. Bekker numbersreference to the text by the page number, column a or b, and line number of the bekker editionbecame standard for subsequent scholars and students. A catalogue record for this book is available from the british library library of congress cataloguing in publication data aristotle. In any case, this chapter has attracted much less scholarly interest than book. Nicomachean ethics aristotle faculty of social sciences. Lesley brown this new edition combines david rosss classic translation, lightly revised by lesley brown, with a new and invaluable introduction and explanatory notes.
In book 1 aristotle says that whilst we generally agree that the highest good for. To cite a text by aristotle using bekker numbers, youll need. Below are some articles that describe bekker numbers and how to use them. Buy commentary on aristotles nicomachean ethics aristotelian commentary s. Detailed quotes explanations with page numbers for every important quote on the site. My issue is that the kindle transfer is lazy on the part of the publisher. Citing classical texts university of detroit mercy. All references to the nicomachean ethics have been given in terms of the socalled bekker numbers which are standardly used for giving exact references to aristotles writings. Aristotle nicomachean ethics 1150a91150b28 on both bekkers and didots chaptering, ne 1150a91150b28 constitutes a single chapter, 7. A book and chapter number from the collected bekker edition. Corpus aristotelicum project gutenberg selfpublishing. Philosophy usually uses chicago style, which is somewhat freeing, so you could cite it in a footnote or endnote like this. Dec 24, 2010 it is in the nicomachean ethics that aristotle proposes the doctrine of the mean he states that virtue is a mean state, that is, it aims for the mean or middle ground. The nicomachean ethics is one of aristotles great works and discusses virtues.
Building on the strengths of the first edition, the second edition of the irwin nicomachean ethics features a revised translation with little editorial intervention, expanded notes including a summary of the argument of each chapter, an expanded introduction, and a revised glossary. But as a matter of fact there are a number of sciences even for the goods in one category. Cambridge texts in the history of philosophy includes index. The majority of people believe that a happy life is one of pleasure.
Because these numbers are printed in every modern greek edition and in different translations of aristotles work, they enable precise reference to aristotle, even for someone using a different edition. Above is an early beta edition for aristotles nicomachean ethics books 2 and 3. The internet classics archive nicomachean ethics by. Book 8 bekker line 5 bekker line 10 bekker line 15 bekker line 20. The page, section, and line numbers from the bekker edition. For example, the beginning of aristotles nicomachean ethics is 1094a1, which corresponds to page 1094 of bekker s edition of the greek text of aristotles works, first column, line 1.
Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of nicomachean ethics and what it means. Quick question how do you cite aristotle and the nicomachean ethics writing a paper and im using a quote from aristotle or that has been attributed to aristotle so how do you a cite it and b make sure that he actually said it translation is correct. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Or at least some way to match up bekker numbers with book chapter numbers. The ten books which comprise it are based on notes from his lectures at the lyceum and were either edited by or dedicated to aristotles son, nicomachus. If the discussion of the nature and formation of character be regarded as the central topic of the ethics, the contents of book i.
Aristotle greek and latin texts with facing vocabulary. Nicomachean ethics project gutenberg selfpublishing. The ten books which comprise it are based on notes from his lectures at the lyceum and were either edited by or dedicated to aristotles son, nicomachus in nicomachean ethics, aristotle focuses on the importance of continually behaving virtuously and developing virtue rather than committing specific good actions. It would help if the bekker system was incorporated into zotero as im sure this would help many of us. Nicomachean ethics 5 good judge of that subject, and the man who has received an allround education is a good judge in general. A summary of book x in aristotles nicomachean ethics. This is a must ready for anyone taking philosophy or striving toward virtue. Cambridge university press, 1879, also by aristotle. However, aristotle is often misquoted and misinterpreted here, for he very quickly in the text disallows the idea of the mean to be applied in all cases. Nicomachean ethics second edition ebook download free. There are three kinds of constitution, and an equal number of deviationformsperversions, as it were, of them. Book 5, and henry jackson page images at hathitrust aristotle. The internet classics archive nicomachean ethics by aristotle.
Bekker numbersreference to the text by the page number, column a or. Stephanus and bekker numbers aka how to cite plato and. First, some classical texts were organized in such a way by their authors e. It is important to learn how to find a passage by use of bekker page, column, and line indicators.
The nicomachean ethics book 1, chapter 5 1095b1535, 1096a110 summary. The standard way to provide citations for aristotle this applies to any style manual is to use the bekker numbers, which are consistent throughout any translation or edition. Nicomachean ethics the nicomachean ethics of aristotle combating corruption, encouraging. Every art and every investigation, and likewise every practical pursuit or undertaking, seems to aim at some good. This seems to be so because it is a first principle or ultimate starting point. Since this edition was historically important, most later versions of platos writing have included stephanus numbers in their margins. The means in life that have been described, then, are three in number, and are all concerned with an interchange of words and deeds of some kind. Aristotle nicomachean ethics 1150a91150b28 on both bekkers. For example, we could cite aristotles famous nicomachean ethics as follows. Try to imagine citing the bible without referring to chapter and verse, and youll start to get what im talking about. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. All modern editions or translations of aristotle intended for scholarly readers use bekker numbers, in addition to or instead of page numbers.
Nicomachean ethics aristotle nicomacheanethics book. In the nicomachean ethics, aristotle makes the claim that happiness is something which is both precious and final. Thus, it is customary to cite aristotle by work, and bekker and line numbers. Wilhelm englelmann, 1874 page images at hathitrust. Here, we see the title nicomachean ethics, the book and chapter number 1. Aristotles ethics read by gustav bekker this audio recording is part of the gustav bekker project it is in the public domain. For example, the bekker number denoting the beginning of aristotles nicomachean ethics is 1094a1, which corresponds to page 1094 of bekker s edition, first column column a, line 1. The nicomachean ethics of aristotle audio book book. Nicomachean ethics 5 good judge of that subject, and the man who has received an allround education is a good. For, it is for the sake of happiness that we do everything else, and we regard the cause of all good things to be precious and divine. Aristotle nicomachean ethics 1150a91150b28 on both. Aristotle nicomachean ethics 1150a91150b28 on both bekker s and didots chaptering, ne 1150a91150b28 constitutes a single chapter, 7.
A summary of book i in aristotles nicomachean ethics. The translation should have line numbers in the margins. Earlier in both works, both the nicomachean ethics book iv, and the equivalent book in the eudemian ethics book iii, though different, had ended by stating that the next step was to discuss justice. Youre about to go for a severalthousandyearold rideand aristotle aint going to make it easy for you.
Classical texts are often cited differently than modern texts. Aristotle wants to go back and speak again of good and happiness. The perseus digital library has them, but the interface is so. Similar standard schemes of numeration exist for most classical authors. They also enable one to identify a passage on the page of any good translation, for instance the current penguin edition of the ethics introduced by jonathan barnes.
Nicomachean ethics study guide contains a biography of aristotle, literature essays, a complete etext, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Nicomachean ethics aristotle nicomacheanethics book ask. Any editions will do, so long as they have the standard numbering normally in the margin, sometimes at the top or bottom of the page. Already had one copy but wanted another translation of aristotles nicomachean ethics. Because these numbers are printed in every modern greek edition and in different translations of aristotles work, they enable precise reference to. Book i 1 every art and every inquiry, and similarly every action and pursuit, is thought to aim at some good. For example, thomas hobbes divided his leviathan 1651. Bekker numbers are used to cite aristotles nicomachean ethics. The page, section and line numbers from the bekker edition. In any case, this chapter has attracted much less scholarly interest than book 7s earlier chapters or the later. In citing works by aristotle scholars traditionally use a number system developed especially for this known as bekker numbers.
For example, the bekker number denoting the beginning of aristotles nicomachean ethics is 1094a1, which corresponds to page 1094 of bekkers edition, first column column a, line 1. Nicomachean ethics by aristotle, part of the internet classics archive. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. In many ways this work parallels the similar eudemian ethics, which has only eight books, and the two works can be fruitfully compared. There are therefore three kinds of friendship, equal in number to the things that are lovable. Bekker numbering or bekker pagination is the standard form of citation to the works of aristotle. Nicomachean ethics this document search for all inflected forms search. There are three pages of commentary for each bekker page 35 lines. Or at least some way to match up bekker numbers with bookchapter numbers. The text is bywaters oct edition and the line numbers correspond to bekker s line numbers. The perseus digital library has them, but the interface is so incredibly hard to use that it would be easier to search through a nonnumbered version by hand. A quick guide to citing plato and aristotle proofeds.
The nicomachean ethics quotes happiness for it seems possible for someone to possess virtue even while asleep or while being inactive throughout life and, in addition to these, while suffering badly and undergoing the greatest misfortunes. Aristotles nicomachean ethics edited by otfried hoffe. Being happy takes a complete lifetime nicomachean ethics, 1. Bekker numbers take the format of up to four digits, a letter for column a or b, then the line number. Aristotles works, meanwhile, are cited using bekker numbers.
Nicomachean ethics sometimes spelled nichomachean, is a work by aristotle on virtue and character and plays a prominent role in defining aristotelian ethics. Book vi of the nicomachean ethics is identical to book v of the eudemian ethics. The constitutions are monarchy, aristocracy, and thirdly that which is based on a property qualification, which it seems appropriate to call timocratic, though most people are wont to call it polity. Buy the nicomachean ethics ne oxford worlds classics by aristotle, brown, lesley, ross, david isbn. Moral virtue is acquired by the repetition of the corre sponding acts.
This system combines the title, a book and chapter number, and an extra number to specify the part of the text cited. Longmans, green, 1907, also by chapter 69 aristotle. The nicomachean ethics is very often abbreviated ne, or en, and books and chapters are generally referred to by roman and arabic numerals, respectively, along with corresponding bekker numbers. Aristotle begins the work by positing that there exists some ultimate good toward which, in the final analysis, all human actions ultimately aim. They refer to the line numbers in the bekker edition of the text. Mar 24, 2020 citing aristotle using bekker numbers. Bekker numbers, the standard form of reference to works in the corpus aristotelicum, are based on the page numbers used in the prussian academy of sciences edition of the complete works of aristotle aristotelis opera edidit academia regia borussica, berlin, 18311870. The ethics the nicomachean ethics about the virtues and the good life what to read the books themselves, republic and ethics. Republic, stephanus numbers, start at 327 ethics, bekker numbers, start at 1094.