fluffybunny Posted June 10, 2016 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
Brad S Posted June 11, 2016 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
fluffybunny Posted June 11, 2016 Author 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
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