Selection from the Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle Containing a Delineation of the Moral Virtues : Kessinger Publishing : 9781162602455 : 1162602457 : 10 Sep 2010 : This book, titled ""Selection from the Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle Containing a Delineation of the Moral Virtues"", is a compilation of key excerpts from Aristotle's famous work on ethics, the Nicomachean Ethics. The book is edited and introduced by William Fitzgerald. The Nicomachean Ethics is a philosophical treatise on the nature of ethics and morality, written by Aristotle in the 4th century BCE. It is considered one of the most influential works in the history of Western philosophy, and has been studied and debated by scholars for centuries. This particular book focuses on Aristotle's discussion of moral virtues, which he defines as habits or dispositions that enable individuals to act in accordance with reason and to achieve a state of moral excellence. The selected passages provide a detailed analysis of various