博客來What if the deepest truths about existence were hidden in the structure of reality itself?
In Metaphysics, Aristotle defines the very science of ＂being as being.＂ As he seeks the ultimate causes and principles of all things, he constructs a grand framework for understanding what reality is made of-from matter and form to potentiality and actuality.
This book is the cornerstone of metaphysical inquiry, tackling subjects such as universals, the nature of substance, and the existence of a prime mover.
This modern edition brings Aristotle’s metaphysical reflections into sharp clarity, bridging the ancient with the modern. It provides essential tools for anyone pondering the fundamental nature of reality.
What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation:
- The Science of Being - Understand what it means to study ＂being qua being,＂ the heart of metaphysics
- The Four Causes - Explore Aristotle’s famous framework of material, formal, efficient, and final causes
- The Concept of Substance - Learn why substance is the foundation of reality and identity
- The Unmoved Mover - Dive into Aristotle’s argument for a first cause that is pure actuality
- Accessible, Insightful Translation - A faithful yet readable version designed for both newcomers and scholars
If you want to explore the roots of all philosophical inquiry, this is where it begins. Aristotle’s Metaphysics is more than a classic; it is a key to the underlying structure of reality itself.
