The Metaphysics

Discover the profound insights of Aristotle's 'The Metaphysics,' a pivotal text in Western philosophy that explores the nature of existence, change, and reality. This brand new trade paperback edition, published by Penguin UK, offers 528 pages of thought-provoking content that delves into Aristotle's revolutionary ideas and critiques of Platonic ideals. Lawson-Tancred's modern translation ensures accessibility, revealing Aristotle's inquiries into substance, essence, and the interrelationship between potentiality and actuality. Key themes such as metaphysical foundations, the essence of reality, and the nature of being are expertly illuminated, making it an essential read for students and enthusiasts of philosophy alike. Expand your understanding of metaphysics with this indispensable tome that has shaped centuries of philosophical thought. With intuitive explanations and a helpful introductory essay, this edition strips away complexities, making Aristotle’s essential questions accessible to modern readers. Enjoy FREE shipping on your order as you delve into the enduring legacy of one of philosophy's greatest works. Please note that combined shipping is unavailable with this item. Allow up to 10 days for shipping as you embark on your journey through the realms of metaphysical inquiry.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140446197
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2000
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 528


Description:
In The Metaphysics, Aristotle laid the foundations for one of the central branches of Western philosophy. Aristotle was always passionately interested in natural phenomena. Yet when he joined Plato's Academy as a 17-year-old in the mid-360s BC, he was taught the 'idealist' doctrine that what we perceive is just a pale reflection of the true reality. After a sharp reaction against Platonism, he achieved in The Metaphysics an extraordinary synthesis, integrating the natural and rational aspects of the world. In so doing he probed some of the deepest questions of philosophy- What is existence? How is change possible? Are there things which must exist for anything else to exist at all? The seminal notion of 'substance' and associated concepts of matter and form, essence and accident and potentiality and actuality have had a profound influence upon Western thought. Lawson-Tancred's new translation achieves a readability absent from earlier versions, and in an introductory essay he highlights the central themes of one of philosophy's supreme masterpieces.

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