This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient philosopher Aristotle's work of moral theory, the Nicomachean Ethics.

Specifically it focuses focuses on Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics book 3, and examines his treatment of boulēsis - translated as "wish", "will", or "rational desire".

Wish or rational desire is one of the three main types of desire or affectivity (orexis) that Aristotle distinguishes (the other two being "appetite", epithumia, and "spirited desire" or "anger", thumos). Wish orients us affectively towards ends or desired goals.

Presumably wish is for the good - but is it for the genuine good or just what appears to be good to particular human beings? This is one of the several issues raised and discussed in this section.

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Broadcast on:

02 Jan 2023