Action and Character Formation: An analysis of The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle

Exploring the Role of Actions in Character Formation

by Arvind Kumar Mishra*,

- Published in Journal of Advances and Scholarly Researches in Allied Education, E-ISSN: 2230-7540

Volume 15, Issue No. 11, Nov 2018, Pages 523 - 525 (3)

Published by: Ignited Minds Journals


ABSTRACT

The present paper is an attempt to analyse The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle in the context of the ongoing process of character formation. It explores the role of different types of Actions done by individuals in their character formation. It also critically analyses the limits and chal-lenges caused by the human surroundings and conditions in individuals’ life.

KEYWORD

Action, Character Formation, Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle, analysis, types of Actions, limits, challenges, human surroundings, conditions