Synthesized answer
The "Nicomachean Ethics" is a detailed examination of what constitutes the best life for human beings [Passage 1]. To answer this question, Aristotle also investigates the nature of virtue itself and the various virtues that contribute to this best life [Passage 1].
The provided passages describe the book's purpose and its commentary. They mention that the commentary frequently cites other works by Aristotle, which can illuminate the text [Passage 1]. A new translation is described as accurate, technical, yet readable [Passage 1]. However, the passages do not provide the specific content or explanation of the key concepts within the "Nicomachean Ethics" in my own words.
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From the book
Title: Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle Description: An detailed examination of what the best life might be for human beings. In order to anwer this question, Aristotle finds he also has to examine what virtue itself is and all of the various virtues that might make up the best life. --- Google Books --- Title: Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle Description: An excellent new translation and commentary. It will serve newcomers as an informative, accessible introduction to the Nicomachean Ethics and to many issues in Aristotle’s philosophy, but also has much to offer advanced scholars. The…