In this lecture from my fall 2011 introduction to philosophy class at marist college, we discuss the first part of aristotle s metaphysics bk. Part 1 the investigation of the truth is in one way hard, in another easy. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of nicomachean ethics and what it means. From theology and logic to ethics and even biology, there is no area of human knowledge that has not been touched by his thinking. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. An indication of this is found in the fact that no one is able to attain the truth adequately, while, on the other hand, we do not collectively fail, but every one says something true about the nature of things, and while individually we contribute little or. This new translation of aristotle s metaphysics in its entirety is a model of accuracy and consistency, presented with a wealth of annotation and commentary. The internet classics archive metaphysics by aristotle. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit.
Metaphysics has been divided into the following sections. A summary of book i in aristotle s nicomachean ethics. Sequentially numbered endnotes provide the information most needed at each juncture, while a detailed index of terms guides the reader to places where focused discussion of key notions occurs. Only later, after having read alfarabis, purposes of the metaphysics of aristotle, did he understand aristotle s book. And so while mathematical number is counted thusafter 1, 2 which consists of another 1 besides the former 1, and 3 which consists of another 1 besides these two, and the other numbers similarly, ideal number is counted thusafter 1, a distinct 2 which does not include the first 1, and a 3 which does not include the 2 and the rest of the number series similarly. Download m4b part 1 222mb download m4b part 2 221mb addeddate 20110824 16. Nowhere is this more evident than in the metaphysics ibn sina avicenna, one of the greatest medieval islamic philosophers, said that he had read the metaphysics of aristotle forty times, but still did not understand it. The writings of greek philosopher aristotle 384bc322bestudent of plato, teacher of alexander the greatare among the most influential on western thought, and indeed upon western civilization itself. Metaphysics by aristotle, part of the internet classics archive. Book i 84k book ii 20k book iii 60k book iv 75k book v 97k book vi 26k book.