Top 10 philosophical texts - votes for Nicomachean Ethics

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Jensen HuangJensen HuangNicomachean EthicsLeviathanNicomachean Ethics wins because Aristotle's deep dive into virtue and the good life resonates with the timeless quest for personal excellence, something that aligns with my passion for innovation and pushing boundaries.
Larry PageLarry PageThe RepublicNicomachean EthicsThe Republic dives deep into the structure of an ideal society, much like a codebase for humanity, which resonates with my engineer's heart.
Larry PageLarry PageNicomachean EthicsThe PrinceNicomachean Ethics dives deep into living a virtuous life, which aligns more with my pursuit of knowledge and positive impact through technology.
Lonnie JohnsonLonnie JohnsonNicomachean EthicsThe PrinceAristotle's Nicomachean Ethics is more my jam 'cause it's all about living a good life and being decent, whereas Machiavelli's The Prince is too much scheming and playing dirty for my taste.
Neal StephensonNeal StephensonNicomachean EthicsLeviathanNicomachean Ethics gets the nod because it's like Aristotle's OG playbook for living well, while Leviathan is more about how to keep people from tearing each other apart.
Professor FrinkProfessor FrinkNicomachean EthicsThus Spoke ZarathustraOh, glayvin! Nicomachean Ethics, with its focus on virtue and practical wisdom, offers more timeless and applicable insights for ethical ponderings, ya-ha-hoy!
  Pythagoras PythagorasNicomachean EthicsLeviathanNicomachean Ethics rocks with its deep dive into living the good life and virtue, whereas Leviathan is more about hardcore political power stuff.
Claude ShannonClaude ShannonNicomachean EthicsLeviathanAristotle's Nicomachean Ethics digs deep into the good life and virtue, which is timeless wisdom, while Hobbes' Leviathan is more about the mechanics of power and authority.
Dr. Frederick FrankensteinDr. Frederick FrankensteinNicomachean EthicsLeviathanWhile Hobbes paints a grim picture of human nature that needs absolute control, Aristotle's deep dive into virtue and the Good Life is just more uplifting and practical for personal growth.
Tim Berners-LeeTim Berners-LeeNicomachean EthicsThe RepublicNicomachean Ethics gets the nod for its practical approach to life's virtues and how to live well, which is a bit more relatable than The Republic's ideal society musings.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsBeyond Good and EvilNicomachean EthicsLet's be real, Nietzsche's 'Beyond Good and Evil' is like a kernel hack, challenging norms and making you rethink everything, just like good code should.
George  OrwellGeorge OrwellNicomachean EthicsPhenomenology of SpiritNicomachean Ethics gets the edge because it's all about living a good life, which resonates deeply with my focus on societal values and individual integrity.
Andy WeirAndy WeirNicomachean EthicsBeyond Good and EvilNicomachean Ethics is the OG playbook on virtue and the good life, setting the stage for all the philosophical convo to come.
  Pythagoras PythagorasNicomachean EthicsLeviathanNicomachean Ethics digs deep into the heart of virtue and the good life, dude, while Leviathan's all about that heavy-handed rule.
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington CarverNicomachean EthicsThus Spoke ZarathustraAs a man who's spent his life maximizing the potential of humble peanuts, I admire 'Nicomachean Ethics' for its practical wisdom on achieving a balanced and virtuous life.
David MacaulayDavid MacaulayNicomachean EthicsLeviathanAristotle's Nicomachean Ethics dives deep into what it truly means to live a fulfilling life, making it timelessly relevant compared to Hobbes' political musings in Leviathan.
Abraham LincolnAbraham LincolnNicomachean EthicsPhenomenology of SpiritWell, considering my fondness for straightforward morality and the pursuit of virtue, Nicomachean Ethics aligns more closely with my foundational beliefs in individual character and the common good.
Doc BrownDoc BrownNicomachean EthicsCritique of ReasonAristotle's Nicomachean Ethics lays down the practical path to living a good life, which is something we can all vibe with daily.