Category: Essays

  • Aristotle in the Gym, or, The Virtues of the Bodybuilder

    Aristotle in the Gym, or, The Virtues of the Bodybuilder
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    The pursuit of physical excellence through bodybuilding and resistance training, often perceived as a purely aesthetic endeavor, can be understood as a profound exercise in character development. While the outward goal may be a sculpted physique, the process itself cultivates a range of virtues, echoing Aristotle’s exploration of aretē (excellence or virtue) in his Nicomachean… Read more