Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics (NE) remains a foundational pillar of Western moral philosophy, centered on the pursuit of —commonly translated as "happiness" or "well-being" . Rather than providing a list of abstract rules, Aristotle argues that a flourishing life is achieved through the active exercise of virtue ( arete ) and the development of excellent character. Key Philosophical Themes

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