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Zusatztext ‘This is an elegant introduction to the main lines of Aristotle's Metaphysics and at the same time an argument for the unity and coherence of the work. It distills decades of reflection on one of the most intricate texts in the Western philosophical tradition. Halper excels at expressing the subtleties of Aristotle's thought in plain English. The reader who is struggling to figure out what Aristotle is up to in the Metaphysics will find much help here.' Informationen zum Autor Edward Halper is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Georgia, USA. His publications include the three volume series One and Many in Aristotle's Metaphysics (Parmenides Press), Form and Reason: Essays in Metaphysics (SUNY Press, 1993) and some fifty papers in journals and anthologies. Klappentext Aristotle's Metaphysics is an extremely rich and important philosophical work thatcontinues to inspire reflection and debate. Indeed, no philosophical work hasbeen more influential.Yet, the Metaphysics is also notoriouslycomplex.Because the work is an inquirythat seeks to discover solutions to problems rather than to defend doctrines,readers often struggle to follow the text and to understand its finalsolutions.This book focuses on thefascinating metaphysical issues that Aristotle is addressing. By working through the text, Halper explainshow these issues arise, how the text engages them, and how it argues forsolutions.Besides showing how to read thetext, Halper aims to help readers reflect on the issues. Aristotle's Metaphysics : AReader's Guide presents a concise and accessible introduction to the text,offering invaluable guidance on:- Philosophical context- Key themes- Readingthe text- Reception and influence- Further reading Vorwort A concise, accessible and student-friendly introduction to a key text in Ancient Philosophy. Zusammenfassung "Aristotle's Metaphysics" is an extremely rich and important philosophical work, unique in that it is an inquiry devoted to discovering a doctrine, rather than a treatise that defends a doctrine. This title presents an introduction to the text, offering guidance on: philosophical context; key themes; reading the text; and, reception and influence. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Context \ 2. Overview of Themes \ 3. Reading the Text \ 4. Reception and Influence \ Guide to Further Reading \ Index...
