Madigans accompanying commentary gives detailed guidance to these texts, in which aristotle sets out what he takes to be the main problems of metaphysics or first. In these difficult books, which are central to his metaphysical system, aristotle discusses the nature of perceptible reality. Commentary on the metaphysics of aristotle book, 1961 worldcat. Translated with an introduction and commentary clarendon aristotle clarendon aristotle series 9780198751083.
Metaphysics as a branch of philosophyconcerning the most fundamental level of realityoriginated with aristotle, who produced a work that is known as the metaphysics. He believed that in every change there is something which persists through the change for example, socrates, and something else which did not. A commentary on book alpha elatton of aristotles metaphysics. He begins by reiterating and refining some of what he said in that being is said in many ways, and that the primary sense of being is the sense in which substances are beings. In this video, professor thorsby gives a close reading of aristotles metaphysics book vii. The translation of metaphysics into arabic in baghdad in the 9th century led to a rediscovery of aristotles work in the arabic speaking world.
Metaphysics by aristotle, part of the internet classics archive. Before he draws any grand conclusions, he begins with the idea of substance, of which there are three kinds. Translated with an introduction and commentary clarendon aristotle clarendon aristotle series by stephen makin translator 5. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Metaphysics, or the parts still in existence, spans fourteen books.
Metaphysics is one of the principal works of aristotle and the first major work of the branch of. A commentary on a book of the metaphysics textbook binding june 1, 1972. The early books give background information and survey the field before aristotles time. These arabic translations derived from early syriac translations from the original greek see medieval philosophy. Book xii, on the other hand, is usually considered the culmination of aristotle s work in metaphysics, and in it he offers his teleological system. Nov 09, 2015 in this video, professor thorsby gives a close reading of aristotle s metaphysics book vii. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of aristotle 384322 b. Jaeger was working on a text of the metaphysics, when w. Ross book i part 1 all men by nature desire to know. Jan 01, 1995 without a doubt one of the most valuable tools in understanding the metaphysics. Ross book iv part 1 there is a science which investigates being as being and the attributes which belong to this in virtue of its own nature. Metaphysics hardcover aristotle oxford university press. The nature of the first cause aristotle begins the text by reiterating that he has shown that there are three kinds of substances.
In the 19th century, with the rise of textual criticism, the metaphysics was examined anew. The fifteenpage translation of aristotles central text on potentiality and actuality paired with some 285 pages of commentary including the introduction strikes a fair balance. Aristotle translated with a commentary by arthur madigan, s. Commentary on aristotles metaphysics aristotelian commentary. Commentary on the metaphysics by thomas aquinas translated by john p. Metaphysics by aristotle book i classical wisdom weekly. Metaphysics aristotle project gutenberg selfpublishing. Second 53, he explains what kind of science it is that this is not a practical science. A most ample index to the metaphysics of aristotle 2004. Arthur madigan presents a clear, accurate new translation of the third book beta of aristotle s metaphysics, together with two related chapters from the eleventh book kappa. Commentaries on aristotle refers to the great mass of literature produced, especially in the ancient and medieval world, to explain and clarify the works of aristotle. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. First 2, he points out with what this science is concerned.
Aristotle first sets down an introduction to this science, in which he treats of two things. The books, in order, are alpha, alpha the lesser, beta, gamma, delta, epsilon, zeta, eta, theta, iota, kappa, lambda, mu, and nu. Commentary on aristotles metaphysics by thomas aquinas. This volume contains a close translation, suitable for students without a knowledge of greek, of the seventh and eighth books of aristotle s metaphysics, together with a thorough and careful philosophical commentary. Syrianus work on aristotles metaphysics is transmitted in some 18 manuscripts dating from the 15 th and 16 th centuries, two of which, parisinus graecus 1896 and hamburgensis phil. A substantial philosophical commentary guides the reader through the work. Later he read the book of alfarabi, purposes of metaphysics of aristotle, and understood aristotle s book. Critics, noting the wide variety of topics and the seemingly illogical order of the books, concluded that it was actually a collection of shorter. Commentary on the metaphysics of aristotle book, 1961. Book 1 the work itself 692663 what previous philosophers said about causes 69272 determination of the truth 2732663 book 2 with regard to universal truth 274337 with regard to the truth about what belongs to this science 3382663 book 3. Commentary three reasons why people naturally desire to know. Rowan translation of the william of moerbeke latin translation of the metaphysics of aristotle.
Aristotle seemingly allows for there being other substances besides the one which moves the universe as a whole, e. Aristotle encountered the theory of forms when he studied at the academy, which he joined at the age of about 18 in the 360s b. An indication of this is the delight we take in our senses. Ross published with oxford his magnificent twovolume text with commentary in 1924. Few philosophical books have been so influential in the development of western thought as aristotles metaphysics. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Aristotle s metaphysics, a revised text with introduction and commentary by w. Aristotle s metaphysics is divided into fourteen books, which are usually named after the first thirteen letters of the greek alphabet. Though all fourteen books treat certain common themes, many of them are independent of all the others. Aristotles metaphysics stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. Castelli presents a new translation and comprehensive commentary of the tenth book iota of aristotle s metaphysics, which provides aristotle s most systematic account of what it is for something to be one, what it is for something to be a unit of measurement, what contraries are, and what the function of contraries is in shaping the. The internet classics archive metaphysics by aristotle.
Marc cohen in the stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Full text of aquinas commentary on the metaphysics see other formats. The thomas aquinas commentary on the metaphysics of aristotle. Thomas has an amazing grasp of aristotle s complicated and cryptic writing, and his linebyline translation and commentary is a crucial tool for understanding both the big picture, and the detail in stotles thought. Home browse books book details, a commentary on aristotles metaphysics. It is possible that aristotle did not write the books in the order in which they have come down. In this context, doulls philosophical interpretation of the aristotelian philosophy, which involves a reassessment of the general character of the whole enterprise. It has been stated that the unmoved mover, god, is a thinking substance. Now this is not the same as any of the socalled special sciences. Metaphysics entry by joe sachs in the internet encyclopedia of philosophy. Aristotle soon expanded on the concept of forms in his metaphysics. Commentary on metaphysics book12 by philosoraptor issuu. Averroes commentary on the metaphysics, in latin, together with the old arabic and new translation based on moerbeke.
Having dealt with substance by means of the dialectical method in book vii, i. Read the fulltext online edition of a commentary on aristotles metaphysics. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version. A companion to the latin medieval commentaries on aristotles. Aristotles metaphysics, a revised text with introduction and. Stephen makin has produced an interesting and demanding contribution to the clarendon aristotle series. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Ross, volume 1 aristotle s metaphysics, a revised text with introduction and commentary by w. The commentary on aristotle s physics is a voluminous work. A complete english edition of a key book from one of the most influential of philosophical works. The pupils of aristotle were the first to comment on his writings, a tradition which was continued by the peripatetic school throughout the hellenistic period and the roman era.
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