Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Aristotle and the Metaphysics / Edition 1

by Vasilis Politis

Overview

Aristotles' 'Metaphysics' is one of the most important texts in Ancient Philosophy. This GuideBook looks at the Metaphysics thematically and takes the student through the main arguments found in the text. The book introduces and assesses Aristotle's life and the background to the Metaphysics, the ideas and text of the Metaphysics and Aristotle's philosophical legacy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415251488
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/19/2004
Series:	Routledge Philosophy GuideBooks
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	360
Sales rank:	325,214
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x (d)

About the Author

Vasilis Politis is lecturer of philosophy at Trinity College Dublin.

Table of Contents

1. Aristotle's Metaphysics 2. Metaphysics as the Science of the Ultimate Explanations of all Things 3. Metaphysics as the Science of Being, Qua Being, Primary being and Non-Primary Being 4. The Principle of Non-Contradiction 5. The Search for Primary Being 6. The First Cause of Change, God 7. The Criticism of Plato's Theory of Forms

Editorial Reviews

"Politis writes exceedingly clearly, formulates exactly, draws parallel with other relevant passages from Aristotle's work...as well as with contemporary authors like Quine or Putnam. Moreover, this introduction is a very pleasant read, not only for students but also for lecturers."

Rico Sneller, Tijdschrift voor Filosofie (Journal of Philosohy, Holland)

"an engaging, thought-provoking, coherent interpretation of Aristotle's metaphysical writings..."

Stasinos V. Stavrianeas, Philosophical Books

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