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Moja krótka historia filozofii starożytnej (III)
My brief history of ancient philosophy (III)

Author(s): Dobrochna Dembińska-Siury
Subject(s): Philosophy, History of Philosophy, Ancient Philosphy
Published by: Warszawska Prowincja Redemptorystów
Keywords: metaphysics; substance; essence; conditions; form; matter; act; possibility; Nous; soul; good; happiness; virtue;contemplation

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this text was a presentation of the views of Aristotle’s ethicsand his concept the highest good and happiness, and also of the ideal of thelife: devoted to contemplation as well as perfect morally. These views werepresented against a background of the philosopher’s considerations in thearea first philosophy, with particular attention paid to the role of Nous-Theos,and concept of man in his biological and social determinants.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 13
  • Page Range: 27-52
  • Page Count: 26
  • Language: Polish