Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Aristotle and the Metaphysics

Vasilis Politis is lecturer of philosophy at Trinity College Dublin.

• 1. Aristotle's Metaphysics 2. Metaphysics as the Science of the Ultimate Explanations of all Things 3. Metaphysics as the Science of Being, Qua Being, Primary being and Non-Primary Being 4. The Principle of Non-Contradiction 5. The Search for Primary Being 6. The First Cause of Change, God 7. The Criticism of Plato's Theory of Forms

"Politis writes exceedingly clearly, formulates exactly, draws parallel with other relevant passages from Aristotle's work...as well as with contemporary authors like Quine or Putnam. Moreover, this introduction is a very pleasant read, not only for students but also for lecturers."Rico Sneller, Tijdschrift voor Filosofie (Journal of Philosohy, Holland)"an engaging, thought-provoking, coherent interpretation of Aristotle's metaphysical writings..." Stasinos V. Stavrianeas, Philosophical Books