Aristotle, Metaphysics Lambda

The Clarendon Aristotle Series is a series of books that provide accurate translations of selected Aristotelian texts, accompanied by incisive commentaries that focus on philosophical problems and issues. Lindsay Judson's translation of the twelfth book (Lambda) of Aristotle's Metaphysics is a rigorous translation and detailed philosophical commentary. Lambda is an outline for a more extended work in metaphysics, discussing the principles of natural and changeable substances, as well as unchanging, immaterial substances. The commentary on each chapter is preceded by a Prologue and Introduction, which explore the general issues raised by Aristotle's discussion and offer a solution to the problem of the unity of his project.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 432 pages
\n Publication date: 26 June 2019
\n Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The Clarendon Aristotle Series is a comprehensive resource for students and professionals alike, offering accurate translations of selected Aristotelian texts accompanied by insightful commentaries that delve into philosophical problems and issues. The series has garnered widespread acclaim and positive reviews, with new titles being added and established volumes undergoing revisions and supplementary material.

In this installment, Lindsay Judson presents a rigorous translation of the twelfth book (Lambda) of Aristotle's Metaphysics, accompanied by a detailed philosophical commentary. Lambda serves as an outline for a more extensive work in metaphysics, which Aristotle referred to as "first philosophy," the pursuit of understanding the principles and causes behind all things.

Aristotle delves into the principles of natural and changeable substances, encompassing form, matter, privation, and efficient cause. He argues that these principles hold significance even for non-substantial items, drawing analogies between them. In the second half of the book, Aristotle turns his attention to unchanging, immaterial substances. He begins by asserting the existence of at least one such substance, which he calls God, as the prime unmoved mover, responsible for all change in the natural world. He then explores the nature of God and its activity of thinking, providing a comprehensive exposition of Aristotle's extraordinary and complex conception of his supreme god, its goodness, and its activity.

Throughout his argument for the existence of multiple immaterial unmoved movers, Aristotle offers valuable evidence supporting the leading astronomical theory of his day, as proposed by Eudoxus, as well as his own highly impressive cosmology. The commentary on each chapter or pair of chapters provides further insights and interpretations, enhancing the reader's understanding of Aristotle's metaphysical ideas.

The Clarendon Aristotle Series is an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of philosophy, offering a deep exploration of Aristotle's thought and contributing to our understanding of the ancient world's philosophical traditions.

\n Weight: 512g\n
Dimension: 135 x 215 x 26 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780198833116\n \n