fluffybunny Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) If you have read Nicomachean Ethics, what do you think of it as a read aloud and discussion book? And if you were to choose the most important chapters (ie most useful/practical to a teenager), which would they be? I ask this in case my voice runs out. Plus "less" could be "more" in some cases: we could concentrate on just a few chapters if this is possible. Please ... no flames: it's just a straight question. Thank you . :o I look forward to your replies :) Edited June 10, 2016 by fluffybunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad S Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 It's been a long time since I read it, but, from my recollection, it would be preferable to read part of it rather than the whole thing. IMO Aristotle is a bit repetitious with his argument for the "mean" between positions being preferable, for example. I don't know, however, which selections may be best to pick, but maybe a chunk near the beginning and then try to find highlights from somewhere. If you can pick up a second used copy, or get it from the library or online, you may want to read sections together, silently, and then discuss them rather than a read aloud. Unlike poetry, drama, or something where the sound of the spoken word is beautiful or has special impact, it's really more small chunks of ideas with the Ethics. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffybunny Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 (edited) Thank you for your Brad. you may want to read sections together Yes, we have read a few Plato dialogues this way: I find it the best method. Edited June 11, 2016 by fluffybunny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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