The Metaphysics (Penguin Classics)

Book well made. Translation is excellent.

The difference between love and infatuation is whether or not you can explain it. I said that! "All human beings by nature desire to know" - Best Philosopher EVER - with the possible exception of Ayn Rand. Avicenna - the most inspiring Muslim philosopher, read this 40 times without being able to understand it. What a book

Awesome for anyone who is interested in the study of philosophy. Forms, substance, matter, and essence; these are the terms one must understand in order to comprehend what Aristotle is trying to explain. The reality, perception, the mind and the soul are all concepts which are deeply and thoroughly discussed in the "The Metaphysics."

A great work which is well worth reading. In college I thought Aristotle spent too much time in correcting or discrediting other teachers; I now appreciate his detailed process of building his point of view in every angle of review.

I preface my remarks with two disclaimers. (1) I would not presume to "review" Aristotle, but I can superficially review this edition. (2) I do not know Greek. I recommend buying this book, but not as your main text of the "Metaphysics". For your main text of the "Metaphysics", I recommend the 1924 translation by W.D. Ross, which is not in print, but you can find it used. The "Metaphysics" is famously difficult. I found the Ross translation clearer and more comprehensible than that of Tancred-Lawson (T-L). I was about one-third of the way through the T-L translation when I had to give up. But it was through the T-L bibliography that I found the Ross translation, so if that was all the T-L did for me, it would have been enough. I also did not quite like the tone and style of this translation. I found it too informal and colloquial for my tastes. It is quite interesting in that respect, but in the end it feels stylistically wrong. But the T-L is still well worth buying. The various introductory and textual essays are excellent and very well worth reading. T-L's alternative translation is good to have as a backup. Sometimes when it is Ross that is obscure, T-L can clarify the matter. One warning is that you had better read the "Physics" before you read this, or it will not make any sense to you at all. Summary: At this price, the book is highly recommended as your backup translation of, and general companion to, the "Metaphysics."

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I purchased this book for my son and he is very happy with it. It is well written and affordable. No complaints.

Great service receiving book. Have begun reading book and not formed an opinion.

This is undeniably a classic of profound significance. Criticizing this work feels almost sacrilegious, given its enduring intellectual value. However, it must be acknowledged that this masterpiece can be an intellectual Everest to conquer. Its intricate concepts and intricate reasoning make it a challenging read, demanding profound contemplation to fully grasp. Nevertheless, this is the very essence of its brilliance. Aristotle's exploration of the nature of reality and existence is an intellectual journey like no other, a testament to his unmatched genius. I extend my gratitude to Amazon for providing access to this book.

Translation is very obtuse, rendering an already difficult even more so. Furthermore, this edition lacks notes completely, stranding you alone with the behemothian tome handicapped by a dated translation.

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Excellent, very good value - the introduction alone is worth the cost in spite of the unhelpful comments by some other reviewers. I recommend this version unreservedly, but I like to have a hard copy as well and would advise anyone who is not familiar with this work to buy a paperprint copy as well for consolidation of the contents as it is a challenging read!