# Nicomachean Ethics — Character guide

> Key figures in Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle.

- [Aristotle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/aristotle.md): Author and narrator, presents the ethical framework of the book.
- [Homer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/homer.md): Poet frequently cited for examples of virtue and character.
- [Socrates](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/socrates.md): Philosopher referenced in discussions of ethics and virtue.
- [Plato](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/plato.md): Philosopher and teacher of Aristotle, cited in ethical arguments.
- [Eudoxus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/eudoxus.md): Philosopher whose views on pleasure are discussed.
- [Solon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/solon.md): Athenian lawgiver cited in discussions of happiness and fortune.
- [Hector](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/hector.md): Trojan hero from Homer, used as example of courage.
- [Priam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/priam.md): King of Troy, cited in discussions of misfortune.
- [Heraclitus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/heraclitus.md): Pre-Socratic philosopher referenced on change and flux.
- [Empedocles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/empedocles.md): Philosopher cited in discussions of the soul and elements.
- [Anaxagoras](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/anaxagoras.md): Philosopher mentioned in context of intellect and causation.
- [Sophocles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/sophocles.md): Tragedian cited for dramatic examples of character.
- [Euripides](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/euripides.md): Playwright referenced in discussions of emotion and choice.
- [Pericles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/pericles.md): Athenian statesman cited in political and ethical contexts.
- [Zeus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/zeus.md): Chief god in Greek mythology, referenced in examples.
- [Aphrodite](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/aphrodite.md): Goddess of love, mentioned in discussions of desire.
- [Thetis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/thetis.md): Sea nymph and mother of Achilles, cited in Homeric examples.
- [Diomede](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/diomede.md): Greek hero in the Iliad, used as example of valor.
- [Glaucus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/glaucus.md): Lycian leader in Homer, cited in friendship discussions.
- [Neoptolemus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/neoptolemus.md): Son of Achilles, referenced in ethical dilemmas.
- [Ulysses](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/ulysses.md): Odysseus, Homeric hero used as example of cunning and endurance.
- [Calypso](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/calypso.md): Nymph who detained Odysseus, mentioned in passing.
- [Agathon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/agathon.md): Tragic poet referenced in discussions of love and friendship.
- [Pittacus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/pittacus.md): One of the Seven Sages, cited on moderation.
- [Phalaris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/phalaris.md): Tyrant of Acragas, used as example of extreme cruelty.
- [Speusippus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/speusippus.md): Plato's nephew and successor, cited in ethical debates.
- [Polyclitus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/polyclitus.md): Sculptor referenced in analogies about proportion.
- [Satyrus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/satyrus.md): Philosopher or historical figure mentioned in passing.
- [Alcmaeon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/alcmaeon.md): Mythological figure cited in discussions of justice.
- [Bywater](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/bywater.md): Modern editor of the Greek text, referenced in notes.
- [Trendelenburg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/trendelenburg.md): Scholar cited in textual or philosophical commentary.
- [J. A. Stewart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/j_a_stewart.md): Commentator on Aristotle's ethics, referenced in notes.
- [Kant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/characters/kant.md): Modern philosopher mentioned in comparative ethical discussion.

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