History of European morals vs Nicomachean Ethics: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Ancient Ethics, Ethics, Philosophy, History

Cover of History of European morals

History of European morals William Edward Hartpole Lecky · 1869 286 pages · ≈ 5 h 18 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Nicomachean Ethics

Nicomachean Ethics Aristotle · 1558 ★★★★☆ 3.8 165 pages · ≈ 3 h 03 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Nicomachean Ethics is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 5 for History of European morals.

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