Fractured Goodness: Aristotle's Response to Plato's Form of the Good, by Christopher Shields.

The article "Fractured Goodness: Aristotle's Response to Plato's Form of the Good" by Christopher Shields explores Aristotle's criticisms of Plato's Form of the Good in the context of ancient philosophy. Shields delves into the arguments presented by Aristotle in his Nicomachean Ethics, challenging the plausibility and utility of Plato's Form of the Good. The article discusses the implications of Aristotle's criticisms for normative ethics and axiology, highlighting the need for a primary referent for 'good' in Aristotle's framework. Shields suggests a Platonic response to Aristotle's critiques, emphasizing the importance of foundational axiological principles for moral realism. [Extracted from the article]