Metaphysics: Books gamma, delta, and epsilon: Metaphysics 2/e

by Aristotle

2021-01-09 03:13:02

The books translated in this volume are fourth, fifth, and sixth in the traditional ordering of Aristotle''s Metaphysics. The nature and scope of metaphysics are discussed in gamma and epsilon. A subtle examination of the principles of non-contradic... Read more
The books translated in this volume are fourth, fifth, and sixth in the traditional ordering of Aristotle''s Metaphysics. The nature and scope of metaphysics are discussed in gamma and epsilon. A subtle examination of the principles of non-contradiction and excluded middle occupies the latterpart of gamma. Delta is in the form of a philosophical lexicon. All three books contain important material on being, substance, `accident'', unity, truth, cause, and other such concepts. The translation is very close to the Greek, as an aid to students who cannot check the English version againstthe original. It is followed by an interpretative and critical commentary.For this new edition Mr Kirwan has added a substantial section of further comment on several central issues, and considerably expanded the bibliography. Less

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File size8.5 X 5.43 X 0.59 in
Print pages264
PublisherOxford University Press
Publication date April 1, 1984
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9780198240877
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Aristotle (384–322 B.C.) numbers among the greatest philosophers of all time. Judged solely in terms of his philosophical influence, only Plato is his peer: Aristotle's works shaped centuries of phi...

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