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“The vices respectively fall short of or exceed what is right in both passions and actions, while virtue both finds and chooses that which is intermediate.”

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Book:Nicomachean Ethics
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Nicomachean Ethics

Written by Aristotle, this text delves into the nature of ethical conduct and the role of virtue in human life, offering insights into the principles of moral reasoning and character development. more

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Aristotle
Aristotle

Aristotle, a renowned Greek philosopher, is one of the founders of Western philosophy. His thoughts covered a wide range of fields, including ethics, logic, politics, and had a profound impact on the world. more

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Book:Complete Works of Aristotle, Volume 2: The Revised Oxford Translation
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