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On Longevity and Shortness of Life

Author
Aristotle
Read by
Mia Goodrum
Language
English
Length
15 minutes
ISBN
9781787364516
Published
3 August 2022
Imprint
Adelphi Press
  • Aristotle
  • life
  • biology
  • philosophy
  • ethics
  • virtue
  • Greek
  • thought
  • logic
  • natural

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Aristotle's On Longevity and Shortness of Life takes a holistic look at the factors that contribute to a long and healthy life. Aristotle examines the role of nature, habit, and reason in living a virtuous life. He argues that a good life is one that is in accordance with nature, and that living in accordance with nature is the key to a long and healthy life. Read in English, unabridged.

Author

Aristotle was an influential philosopher and polymath who lived in Ancient Greece. He was a student of Plato and is widely regarded as one of the most important thinkers in history, pioneering the fields of aesthetics, ethics, metaphysics, politics, and science. His works were instrumental in the development of Western thought and have been a major source of inspiration throughout the ages.

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