It is normally accepted in philosophical discourse that the Rambam is greatly indebted to the systematic thought of Aristotle. There is much truth in that understanding. It seems to be especially true ...

As is often noted, piety is not among the list of moral and intellectual virtues mentioned by Aristotle in the Ethics. I argue that this is neither an oversight on Aristotle’s part nor a subtle way ...

In his Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle explains what virtue is and how it is acquired. He describes and defines the various virtues, and also discusses the kind of moral education and habit-formation ...

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Lee hopes to use NEH fellowship to break new philosophical ground Aristotle may be the most influential philosopher in history, a cornerstone of Western philosophy. But at a time when many see the ...

Ancient philosopher Epictetus, once a slave, taught that true freedom lies in inner mastery, not external control. A quote, ...