The Nichomachean Ethics by Aristotle with Sabrina Little | America 250

Nadya Williams and Sabrina Little explore Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics — its account of virtue as habit, the teleological shape of a good life, and how athletics and daily practice form character. Little connects Aristotle to Aquinas, parenting, and her own work as an elite ultramarathoner and philosopher. — Christians Reading Classics is a podcast from Mere Orthodoxy and is listener-supported. If you would like to support this work, become a Mere Orthodoxy Member today at http://mereorthodoxy.com/membership. Apply for fall 2026 admission to Beeson Divinity School's MDiv (or M.Div., your choice) and be considered for a full-tuition scholarship.: https://bit.ly/OurRisenLord   — Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 02:35 - What is a classic? 03:51 - Why the Nicomachean Ethics for American Christians? 07:19 - Aristotle's aims: eudaimonia and virtue 10:24 - The contemplative life vs. the practical life 13:38 - How college life trains students in virtue 18:13 - Advice for first-time readers of Aristotle 22:27 - The Examined Run: athletics and moral formation 28:29 - Teaching virtue to young children 32:03 - Would Aristotle recognize our struggles today? 34:57 - Aristotle and women 36:07 - What classic do you wish you had written? Christians Reading Classics is a podcast from Mere Orthodoxy and is listener-supported. If you would like to support this work, become a Mere Orthodoxy Member today at http://mereorthodoxy.com/membership.Apply for fall 2026 admission to Beeson Divinity School's MDiv and be considered for a full-tuition scholarship. https://bit.ly/beesonscholarships