--- product_id: 4030767 title: "The Nicomachean Ethics (Oxford World's Classics)" price: "£15.94" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4030767-the-nicomachean-ethics-oxford-worlds-classics store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Nicomachean Ethics (Oxford World's Classics) **Price:** £15.94 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Nicomachean Ethics (Oxford World's Classics) - **How much does it cost?** £15.94 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4030767-the-nicomachean-ethics-oxford-worlds-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A student of Plato and a teacher of Alexander the Great, Aristotle is one of the towering figures in Western thought. A brilliant thinker with wide-ranging interests, he wrote important works in physics, biology, poetry, politics, morality, metaphysics, and ethics. In the Nicomachean Ethics , which he is said to have dedicated to his son Nicomachus, Aristotle's guiding question is what is the best thing for a human being? His answer is happiness. "Happiness," he wrote, "is the best, noblest, and most pleasant thing in the world." But he means not something we feel, not an emotion, but rather an especially good kind of life . Happiness is made up of activities in which we use the best human capacities, both ones that contribute to our flourishing as members of a community, and ones that allow us to engage in god-like contemplation. Contemporary ethical writings on the role and importance of the moral virtues such as courage and justice have drawn inspiration from this work, which also contains important discussions on responsibility, practical reasoning, and on the role of friendship in creating the best life. This new edition combines David Ross's classic translation, lightly revised by Lesley Brown, with a new and invaluable introduction and explanatory notes. A glossary of key terms and comprehensive index, as well as a fully updated bibliography, add further value to this exceptional new edition. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Review: Reading is a my everyday ritual - Everything is fine,I like the book. Review: Great analytical piece on ethical living - Aristotle is one of my favorite philosophers, so it goes without saying that his Nicomachean Ethics are one of my favorite pieces of philosophical literature. For anyone interested in philosophy, specifically an overview of how to live ethically, this is a great introductory book to read. The book touches on happiness, pleasure, justice, virtue, and friendship. I have read this piece before, but this is the first time reading the Oxford Classics translation which is pretty palatable. However, since it is a piece of Aristotle one shouldn't expect to be able to quickly run through this. This book is best enjoyed taking your time, reading each chapter (or "Book") one at a time at your own pace. (If it helps, use a secondary source while reading if particular parts seem confusing). ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #52,295 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #108 in Ancient Greek & Roman Philosophy #180 in Philosophy of Ethics & Morality #1,587 in Classic Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 920 Reviews | ## Images ![The Nicomachean Ethics (Oxford World's Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71BJ3y42VML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reading is a my everyday ritual *by H***E on November 29, 2025* Everything is fine,I like the book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great analytical piece on ethical living *by A***N on July 9, 2020* Aristotle is one of my favorite philosophers, so it goes without saying that his Nicomachean Ethics are one of my favorite pieces of philosophical literature. For anyone interested in philosophy, specifically an overview of how to live ethically, this is a great introductory book to read. The book touches on happiness, pleasure, justice, virtue, and friendship. I have read this piece before, but this is the first time reading the Oxford Classics translation which is pretty palatable. However, since it is a piece of Aristotle one shouldn't expect to be able to quickly run through this. This book is best enjoyed taking your time, reading each chapter (or "Book") one at a time at your own pace. (If it helps, use a secondary source while reading if particular parts seem confusing). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Translation... IF You Can Find It *by K***N on September 13, 2025* I teach philosophy, and I've used this edition with my intro students for many years. It's readable, it's accurate, and the notes are generally excellent. But my students have to get a physical copy as I don't allow electronics in my classroom. And getting physical copies out of OUP has become increasingly difficult recently. My university's bookstore has had this and a variety of other OUP titles on order for several months now with no estimated delivery date, and it seems even Amazon can't get any in. It's really disappointing that Oxford University Press is making it so difficult to order their books. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Nicomachean Ethics (Oxford World's Classics) - Plato: Five Dialogues: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, Phaedo (Hackett Classics) - Utilitarianism --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4030767-the-nicomachean-ethics-oxford-worlds-classics](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4030767-the-nicomachean-ethics-oxford-worlds-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*