Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics (Philosophical Library Series) (Paperback)

by Aristotle (Author), Joe Sachs (Translator)

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At last a complete translation of Aristotle's classic that is both faithful and readable. In this volume, Joe Sachs (translator of Aristotle's Physics and Metaphysics) supplements his excellent translation with well-chosen notes and a glossary of important terms. This is a major translation of a seminal book in Ethics. Featured and discussed on C-Span Books Fall 2002 Review of new books as one of the twenty recommended books for Fall reading.

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"Sachs's translations are unequaled in making accesible to Greekless readers an Aristotle undistorted by the influence of Latin. In addition, his helpful glossaries not only explain his own translational choices, but also inform readers of common alternatives, thereby enabling them to cope with the secondary literature. His are my translations of choice, for both introductory and advanced courses." Alan White, Williams College

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Product Details

• Paperback: 215 pages
• Publisher: Focus Publishing/R. Pullins Company (May 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585100358
• ISBN-13: 978-1585100354
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #69,675 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sachs' translation shines, September 7, 2005

By	Kitten Nisaba (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

Sachs makes this work come alive, and he deserves enormous credit. He manages to strike a delicate balance that is so rare in the world of translating. He has produced a dynamic, lively translation of an ancient text--without compromising the true meaning of the Greek.

Sachs' introduction and footnotes are indispensable. He explains the nuances of several key Greek words, though not in a way that might intimidate the novice. His introduction provides the reader with a stronger understanding of important terms and ideas that will be found in the text, and his footnotes are never intrusive but always welcome. It would be a mistake to take Sachs (or anyone else) as a sole authority on these matters, but his explanations of certain Greek terms are both concise and clear. Many translators of the 'Ethics' have sacrificed the original meaning of the Greek in the attempt to provide readers with something more contemporary-sounding. This is the brilliance of Sachs' translation--he presents the complexities of several Greek concepts without compromising their meaning and without leaving the reader floundering. His use of examples helps illuminate the text as well, especially in his footnotes.

The publication itself is also praiseworthy. It has ample margins and is pretty well bound. All in all, I would recommend Sachs' translation over all others (at least for now).

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal Translation, March 2, 2003

By	Dustin L. Stout (Orange County, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Finally, a translator who allows the reader access to Aristotelian thought without all the previous problems encountered with the Latin translations. Sachs gives us a fresh translation of Aristotle's concepts as they were intended to be expressed.

If you're serious about Aristotelian philosophy, I highly recommend Joe Sach's translations.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a careful rendering, November 5, 1999

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This review is from: Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics (Paperback)

this is a very useful text for graduate and under grad students alike. an english and ancient greek glossary provides the preliminary understanding in vocabulary required to delve into the seemingly simple and plodding nature of this deceptively complex work. Also including is an excellent summary of each book, section by section, as well as an extended commentary located after the main body of the text. a must have for anyone entering the 'wonderful' world of philosophy.