Metaphysics

Interesting Facts

• «Metaphysics» is one of Aristotle's most complex and influential works, in which he explores the nature of being and essence.
• The book consists of 14 books (or sections), which were compiled and organized after Aristotle's death.
• The title «Metaphysics» originated from the placement of these books in the library of Andronicus of Rhodes, who arranged them after Aristotle's physical works.
• In «Metaphysics», Aristotle introduces the concept of «first philosophy», which deals with the study of essence and causes of being.
• In this work, Aristotle develops the concept of substance and accident, which became the basis for many philosophical discussions in subsequent centuries.
• One of the key concepts in «Metaphysics» is «entelechy», denoting the realization of potential or completeness.
• Aristotle in «Metaphysics» also discusses the problem of universals, which became a central theme in medieval philosophy.
• The work had a tremendous influence on the development of philosophy, especially in medieval scholasticism and in the works of philosophers like Thomas Aquinas.