Aristotle's Philosophy of Human Things

Welcome to the home page for the Spring 2026 series, Aristotle's Philosophy of Human Things. Below you will find details on the location, book, and schedule.

An extended course description is available on our announcement post:

Announcing: Aristotle’s Philosophy of Human Things

For over a thousand years, Aristotle of Stagira, student of Plato, had the distinction of being known as The Philosopher. When it came to the summits of Greek learning, none climbed higher. Not only did Aristotle lay the groundwork for disciplinary scientific research; he wrote extensively on ethics, art, rhetoric,

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Location

Highland City Club
885 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80305

Parking is available on-site, in the lot off of 9th St. between Arapahoe and Canyon, but it is sometimes limited. We suggest trying to arrive a few minutes early to secure a spot.

Book

Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics (trans. Bartlett, Collins)

Schedule

1. Happiness (Book I)
   Tuesday, February 24, 12:00pm-1:45pm
2. Happiness (Book I)
   Tuesday, March 3, 12:00pm-1:45pm
3. The Question or Problem of Virtue (Books II-III)
   Tuesday, March 10, 12:00pm-1:45pm 
4. The Question or Problem of Virtue (Books II-III)
   Tuesday, March 17, 12:00pm-1:45pm 
5. Habit and Choice (Books II-III)
   Tuesday, March 24, 12:00pm-1:45pm
6. The Moral Virtues (Books III-IV)
   Tuesday, March 31, 12:00pm-1:45pm
7. Pleasure and Pain (Books III, VII)
   Tuesday, April 7, 12:00pm-1:45pm
8. Friendship (Books VIII-IX)
   Tuesday, April 14, 12:00pm-1:45pm
9. The Contemplative Life (Book X)
   Tuesday, April 21 12:00pm-1:45pm

Notes

1. Week 1 (February 24th) on Book I, Chapters 1-5:
   Notes-Ethics-1.1-1.5.pdf
2. Week 2 (March 3rd) on Book I, Chapters 7-13:
   Notes-Ethics-1.7-1.13.pdf