The Works of Aristotle V (The Metaphysics) (Thomas Taylor Series, volume XXIII)

Volume XXIII of the Thomas Taylor Series. Volume V of the Thomas Taylor Aristotle. This volume contains Aristotle's Metaphysics, together with extensive selections from the commentaries both of Syrianus—head of the Athenian Academy and teacher of Proclus—and the earlier peripatetic scholar Alexander of Aphrodisias (Alexander Aphrodesiensis). Examining thorny passages from the Metaphysics wherein Aristotle critiques certain theories of forms, Syrianus' commentary provides a unique look at Platonic metaphysics, and at the Platonists' understanding of the harmony of Plato and Aristotle. In addition, this volume contains the following shorter works written by, or attributed to, Aristotle: The Mechanical Problems. On the World. Against the Dogmas of Xenophanes, Zeno and Gorgias. On Virtues and Vices. The extant fragments of On Audilbles. 600 pages. Hardcover.