The Metaphysics (Penguin Classics)
by Aristotle
In The Metaphysics, Aristotle investigates the first principles of things, exploring being qua being, substance, and the causes of existence. This seminal philosophical treatise lays the groundwork for understanding reality, form, and potentiality, remaining essential for students of ancient thought and ontology.
About This Book
Aristotle's Metaphysics delves into the nature of existence and the principles underlying all things. It examines concepts such as substance, form, and matter, seeking to understand what it means for something to be.
The work is divided into books that address causality, potentiality, and actuality, offering a foundational framework for Western philosophy.
As a key text in the Penguin Classics series, it provides an accessible entry into Aristotle's complex ideas on ontology and the structure of the universe.
Readers engage with enduring questions about reality, influencing thinkers across centuries.
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this book!