ἀφιλότιμος

aphilotimos

lacking in ambition

Appears 7 times across Aristotle's works.

Frequency by work

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Nicomachean Ethics 5
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Book II 3
Chapter 7 1107a28–1108b10

1107b29
1107b33
1108a1
Book IV 2
Chapter 4 1125b1–25

1125b10
1125b12
Rhetoric 2
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Book II 2
Chapter 9 1386b8–1387b21

1387b14

Chapter 10 1387b22–1388a30

1387b32

Dictionary (LSJ)

ἀφιλότιμος, ον, A. lacking in ambition, Is. 7.35, Lycurg. 69, Arist. EN 1107b29: Sup., Plb. 6.48.8; βίος ἀ. εἰς δόξαν Inscr.Prien. 112.11, cf. Eun. VSp.491 B. Adv. -μως Plb. 12.23.8; πρὸς πολίτας ζῆν Plu. 2.525d; but also, without fear or favour, impartial, IG 9(2).517.34 (Epist. Philipp.). 2. simply, indifferent, πρὸς κάλλος J. AJ 2.9.6. Adv. -μως lukewarmly, PPetr. 2p.5. II. of things, not honourable, paltry, ἡ ἀπὸ μικρῶν δόξα ἀ. Plu. 2.35a.

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