Howard Curzers Aristotle and the Virtues offers a formidable defense of Aristotles accounts of the virtues against contemporary criticisms. Curzer maintains that Aristotle gradually unfolds his ethical theory in his treatment of individual virtues, and his own book follows suit.
Joshua W. Schulz, American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly
It is pleasingly rich and accessible, elegantly written, and attentive to ... Read morethe fine points of Aristotle's argument. It also contains a number of charts that will prove useful to the new reader.
Karen Margrethe Nielsen, Mind
This is a terrific book. It challenges many well-established readings of Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics and offers inventive re-interpretations in their places. There is insight on almost every page. But most of all, the Aristotle that emerges from Curzer's interpretation seems extraordinarily humane, and equally astute. . . In sum, this is a book to be thankful for. . .everyone, I think, will appreciate the revitalization of Aristotle's ethics as a practical guide to living. ^
Cathal Woods, Bryn Mawr Classical Review
Aristotle and the Virtues is solid reading and packed with detailed argument, often in the form of examples.
Andrew Murray, Philosophical Quarterly
Anyone seeking a contemporary academic approach to Aristotle might usefully consult this lengthy and detailed study of the Nicomachean Ethics.
Robert C. Bartlett, The Review of Metaphysics
a formidable defence of Aristotle's accounts of the virtues against contemporary criticisms.
Joshua W. Schulz, American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly
Curzer's book contains many interesting discussions about new and classical themes related to Aristotle's treatment of the virtues of character. . . provides a fruitful framework for discussion and presents many provocative ideas that will be challenging and worth considering both for those working on modern virtue ethics and for those with a primary interest in ancient ethics.
Marta Jimenez, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews
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