Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Aristotle and the Metaphysics

by Vasilis Politis

Aristotle is perhaps the most important figure in philosophy. Every serious reader of philosophy will come across the "Metaphysics," yet until now there has not been an introductory book to help explain the often difficult ideas that arise in the text.This "GuideBook" looks at the "Metaphysics" thematically and takes the reader through the main arguments found in the book. 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.

Genres: Philosophy, Metaphysics

Kindle Edition

First published February 13, 2004

Reviews

[Kevin K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic introduction to Aristotle's Metaphysics. Politis covers most of the important points: the project of metaphysics, aporia, Aristotle's rebuttals to phenomenalism and relativism, his theory of essence, and Aristotle's "first mover" God. The final chapter on the similarities/differences between the metaphysics of Plato and Aristotle is especially good. The writing and arguments are extremely lucid and insightful. Politis brings in ideas from European commentators who have had little influence in the English-speaking world, and this fresh slant opens up new doors. Highly recommended for those wanting to understand Aristotle better without wading too deeply into the swamps of Aristotle commentary.

[Iman xodafard]

کتابی بی نظیر... تنها چیزی که در توصیف این کتاب می توانم بگویم.

[Polytropos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly helpful guide to one of the hardest books i've ever read. This guidebook covers all of the pertinent areas needed to be covered to clear confusion of the reader of Aristotle's Metaphysics. I suggest the CDC Reeves version of Aristotle's Metaphysics of which you should read sections of first and then read the the relevant section in the guidebook as you read the Metaphysics itself.

Politis's writing and explanations are easy to parse and serve as a great lantern to find your way in the dark that is reading the difficult Metaphysics by Aristotle.

[Yaren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Haven't finished all of it as I was reading it for a class, but the chapters I'd read were very clear in language and easy to comprehend. I love it when philosophy books try to make concepts clear instead of making you feel like a dummy

[امیر لطیفی · Rating 4 out of 5]

کتاب سختی بود، تجربه‌ی خوبی بود.

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