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Metaphysics

Book • 1960
Aristotle's Metaphysics is a collection of fourteen books exploring fundamental questions about reality, substance, change, and causality.

It delves into the nature of being, exploring concepts like potentiality and actuality, substance and accident, and the relationship between form and matter.

This work significantly influenced Western philosophy, shaping metaphysical discussions for centuries.

Its complex arguments and profound insights continue to be studied and debated by scholars today, offering a rich understanding of Aristotle's philosophical system.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned by Deacon Harrison Garlick and Dr. Frank Grabowski in relation to Hesiod's influence on philosophical accounts of nature and change.
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A Discussion on Hesiod's Theogony
Impacted Dr. Sledge deeply after reading it as a kid and continues to influence his work.
Ep248: Esoterica & Academia - Dr Justin Sledge
Mentioned by Josh Hochschild in relation to Aquinas's philosophical influences.
More than Spiritual: Proofs for the Existence of God | Prof. Joshua Hochschild
Mentioned by Peter Adamson to illustrate Kwasi Wiredu's point about philosophical theses being philosophical whether written or spoken.
HAP 27 - Beyond the Reaction - The Continuing Relevance of Precolonial Traditions
Mentioned by Simon Critchley when discussing curiosity and its relation to the natural light of disclosure.
Episode 7: Inauthentic Life
Mentioned by Charles Upton as one of his books exploring spirituality and traditionalism.
The Quest for Meaning in Poetry with Charles Upton

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