Aristotle s Metaphysics : A Reader s Guide
Professor Edward Halper
ISBN 10: 1441107134 ISBN 13: 9781441107138
Published by Continuum Publishing Corporation, 2012
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2012. 1st Edition. Paperback. "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. Series: Reader's Guides. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 213 x 137 x 10. Weight in Grams: 232. A Reader's Guide. Series: Reader's Guides. 208 pages. "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. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPK. Dimension: 213 x 137 x 10. Weight: 230. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9781441107138
Synopsis:
Aristotle's
Metaphysics is an extremely rich and important philosophical work that
continues to inspire reflection and debate. Indeed, no philosophical work has
been more influential.Yet, the Metaphysics is also notoriously
complex.Because the work is an inquiry
that seeks to discover solutions to problems rather than to defend doctrines,
readers often struggle to follow the text and to understand its final
solutions.This book focuses on the
fascinating metaphysical issues that Aristotle is addressing. By working through the text, Halper explains
how these issues arise, how the text engages them, and how it argues for
solutions.Besides showing how to read the
text, Halper aims to help readers reflect on the issues.
Aristotle's Metaphysics: A
Reader's Guide presents a concise and accessible introduction to the text,
offering invaluable guidance on:
- Philosophical context
- Key themes
- Reading
the text
- Reception and influence
- Further reading
About the Author:
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.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Aristotle s Metaphysics : A Reader s Guide
Publisher: Continuum Publishing Corporation
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New