# Empedocles — Nicomachean Ethics character guide

> Empedocles in Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-book-i

## Who they are

Philosopher cited in discussions of the soul and elements.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/chapters/iii)

Mentioned as an example of repeating sayings without full understanding, akin to the incontinent person.

### [Book VIII: Friendship or Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/chapters/book-viii)

Mentioned as holding the opposite view that like desires like.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nicomachean_ethics_se/chapters/i)

Referenced for the opposing view that like desires like.

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