Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle | Book 1
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Everyone wants to do the right thing. But how do they know what’s right? Philosophical giant Aristotle prescribes in his Nicomachean Ethics a path for virtuous and happy human existence.
The formula laid out in this philosophical treatise suggests a tension between reason, pleasure, wisdom, and action. Navigating these complexities requires an understanding of how such qualities lead toward virtuous behavior, which results in true happiness.
Mediating these human impulses through rational thought and consideration is integral to the approach proposed by Aristotle. Virtue is often a balancing act-engaging in pleasure while avoiding dissipation or being brave while avoiding foolish risk.
Only by deliberating over the advantages of an action and its possible detrimental effects can a person determine the proper balance of self-interest and fairness to others.
Famous Greek philosopher Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics was written c.335-325 BCE. The Nicomachean Ethics connects virtue to political science and shows Aristotle's diverse love of wisdom. Generally considered the most important ethical treatise in the Western philosophical tradition, it has influenced centuries of political philosophy and gives enduring advice for seekers of happiness.
The philosophical treatise contains many important ideas, including wisdom as happiness, as true happiness comes through study, understanding, and contemplation; the importance of friendship and political community, as just societies encourage strong personal relationships; the golden mean of virtue, as people should aim for moderate qualities of character; and humans’ ethical responsibilities, as humans are accountable for the way they treat others. Key arguments include humans' need reason, cities' need for justice, and that pleasure is to be obtained through moderation.
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I would have learned so much better in high school if my teachers shouted the whole lesson like this guy does
@NextLevelFishingTx
9 ай бұрын
455 thousand dumb subscribers compared to your underdeveloped minds high school high school experience. Find the button to go elsewhere. Freedom of choice.
@maycollins4056
5 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂
No one better than a bearded coked up Gilbert Godfrey to teach me Aristotle
People are commenting on the yelling. He's just energetic with his delivery and honestly I support it as it definitely kept my attention while studying for a philosophy quiz.
@NotAPvmer
2 жыл бұрын
nah he yellin
@Kanye._quest
5 ай бұрын
HELP@@NotAPvmer
Finally. A video I don't have to turn on 2x
Liked the content but the delivery sounds like a kitchen cook yelling out the orders.
@edomhz_
4 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaahahahhah I think the same
@overhaul4319
3 жыл бұрын
put it at .75 speed lol its so much more clear
@justkaren5534
2 жыл бұрын
🤣😭😂😭😭
@DarknessFalls29
2 жыл бұрын
I couldn't tolerate it past 30 seconds.
I love your energy, thank you very much for the video!
Fun fact: "telos" literally means "end" (eg the end of the road), and both words have the same second meaning as well
This video saved me from failing phil, thank u
Great content! I found the delivery helped me focus on the material and not drift off as is so easy with these types of texts!
Am I the only one while listening to this, am getting nothing. Like what he says goes in one ear and out the other?
A little rushed, perhaps is nice to slow down enjoy the language and words, mull thoughts - These were thoughtful men who chose words well, and presented them as orators and teachers of kings... I don't want to feel so rushed,
@dominmatos3087
2 жыл бұрын
Then read a fucking book and don't watch a 5 minute video on Aristotle
dude oh my god can you not yell at me
I love this channel
This is a good summary 👍 thanks. I was really misinterpreting my textbook I guess
@evilemuempire9550
Жыл бұрын
Same, and I still only half understand, Aristotle seems to be near-incomprehensible to the layman, like I’ve read sections of Plato, and it’s not nearly as dense
trying to do my ethics hw but I had bad burrito and feel like I got run over by a truck
Well laid out I guess but really hard to focus on the concepts with all the yelling and energetic delivery. I wouldn't take a college course with this guy.
@PhilosophySama
3 жыл бұрын
I 100% would take a class with this guy and all that energy he brings. Don’t be so sensitive lol
@iamjuniorduh
3 жыл бұрын
Try playing it at 0.75x.
@paulinerusso2302
3 жыл бұрын
@@iamjuniorduh would even say 0.5x isn't enough
@sophw8780
3 жыл бұрын
I agree !! It's soo intense... !!! Great if it helps people to learn and great people are testing new methods but this isn't it for me lol. It's so hard to pay attention to this
Inconceivable!
Thanks so much
Please do a summary for Aristotle politics books and rhetoric books.thank you
sir, this is a McDonald’s drive thru
@rdsiddarth7835
2 жыл бұрын
"I'd like Two number 9s, a number 9 large, a number 6 with extra dip, a number 7, two number 45s, one with cheese, and a large soda."
@TheGreatLlamaJockey
Жыл бұрын
@@rdsiddarth7835 fat boy
i feel like ive just left the principle's office damn
Is this what happens when you drink an entire pot of coffee before giving a presentation?
Russell, dont listen to these losers in the comment section, the way that you deliver this is AMAZING, and we are all so thankful for what you do!! You've saved my grade more times than is probably healthy 😂 Thank you Russell!
It is an amzaing topic but you need to have more soothing voice than this
Great job explaining this. Like your passion in the delivery.
dear sir you are a great person with great knowledge, i listen to you can you give me a favour could you slow down your speed. thnk you
Play at 0.75x.
this guy has an awesome spirt. Great delivery
Play at 0.75 to understand him. Play at 0.50 to have a good laugh at his slurring speech patterns.
I STILL didn't understand this, I'm in trouble... 🤨😐😫
He's so loud. I can feel his spit flying from his lisp.
There’s no way this video is only five minutes long
I loved the content and the graphics modality but the reporter is quite irritating to due his pitch and the speed. It would be better to atleast know when to pitch and adjust the volume and to slow down a bit to better understand the content. Still, loved the video.
I understand your energy in the video, but it’s a bit too loud to concentrate on what you are teaching. Perhaps you might consider lowering the volume level or getting further away from the mic and speaking slower and calmly. This will get the message across smoothly for all your viewers. I hope my constructive criticism doesn't offend you. I am simply speaking from a viewer's point of view and not at all mean to insult your translation of the dialogue. As I still find it valuable and helpful. I really appreciate the help you provided for me today.
YOU ARE GONNA BE THE REASON I PASS!!!!!!!
What is happiness according to Aristotle
thank you fro your classes! I just wish they were slower. It's impossible to follow, I have to keep pausing or put in 0.75 velocity :(
this guys voice is driving me insane
This was really hard to follow. Glad if it helped others but it wasn't it for me. Way too intense...
Clicked off. Couldn’t pay attention given the over-the-top delivery. 😵💫
im failing this paper bro
I am only watching this because I am helping someone with an assignment and I wonder why people study these things
@nv7287
3 жыл бұрын
Because the they teach the noblest thoughts, and compassionate ways of thinking which are still relevant!. Aristotle's ethics, or study of character, is built around the premise that people should achieve an excellent character. Aristotle emphasized the practical importance of developing excellence (virtue) of character, as the way to achieve what is finally more important, excellent conduct. As Aristotle argues in Book II of the Nicomachean Ethics, the man who possesses character excellence will tend to do the right thing, at the right time, and in the right way. Bravery, and the correct regulation of one's bodily appetites, are examples of character excellence or virtue. So acting bravely and acting temperately are examples of excellent activities. The highest aims are living well, and eudaimonia - a Greek word often translated as well-being, happiness or "human flourishing" Like many ethicists, Aristotle regards excellent activity as pleasurable for the man of virtue. For example, Aristotle thinks that the man whose appetites are in the correct order actually takes pleasure in acting moderately. Still good advice in any age. and probably replicated across successful cultures from confucius, mencius to buddha. The cultivation of a person to become everything they can be.
WHY SO AGGRESIVE
put the coke down sir
Bro is high.
Why tf is he talking like that 🤣🤣🤣
@zackkilgore528
Жыл бұрын
Too much soy in his diet
something about you pisses me off. too damn excited..
Now do it in one breath, no balls.
He is more like my math teacher. Nothing but a lot of yelling
What’s he so souped up about? His artificial exuberance distracts from presentation, and gives new meaning to the term “talking head”.
Any Indian here mate😅
Change your voice. You mess up using your voice that way. Anoying!!!!!
Why is this guy shouting!!! Im outta here.
why do you talk like this dude lol you're like yelling at me... i get that its exciting stuff but lay off the coffee.
bro why are you yelling