Aristotle's Metaphysics

Excellent publication of the Metaphysics. If you’re think about buying, then take my word for it, and splurge on the hardcover. It’s an extremely well made cloth-bound that would be an ornament for anyone’s bookshelf. Besides the actual translation of the full Metaphysics, a hefty but not overwhelming introduction written by the knowledgeable translator is included. Plus an English AND Greek glossary. And of course, bibliography and index. Furthermore, the print is well laid out and very easy on the eyes. Seriously, I own several different kinds of books covering various topics ( i.e. mathematics, theology, philosophy, history, philosophy, chess and comic strips) and yet this is easily one of the most beautiful hardcover books on my shelves. I have already purchased another copy for my friend. Highly recommended.

Great book! It helps to get pass those common misunderstandings of metaphysics such as what the soul is and what it does. Recommend to everyone. Just make sure to read Ethics first.

Good translation of a difficult text

This is a book of Theology. Aristotle names it so and treats the subject as objectively as is humanly possible. Don't read it in a vacuum, though. Familiarize yourself with Aristotle's particular flavor and rhythm of thought, preferably with this translator.

I bet this was a good book! Porch pirate stole it before I could see it.

Good price, fast delivery, pleased with the results. I did not read the book as it was a gift for someone else.

I need this book for my Ancient Philosophy Class. It is in very good shape when I got it.

It was a good idea to translate directly from the Greek. The clarity of this translation makes Aristotle highly accessible.

This is the foundation of philosophy. Good translation, however better to provide more notes.

para estudiar el pensamiento de Aristóteles.

fine

Book Format: Hardcover or Paperback? For most purposes the paperback is sufficient, since it is a sewn signature long lasting paperback. The added expense of the hardcover is poor value since the volume is thin and the paperback is almost equally as durable. Introductory Notes are good for beginners or for those with little experience reading Aristotle or other authors in the field of metaphysics. English Glossary/Definitions: useful. The Translation: The translation is in everyday common man's English which at times verges on the ungrammatical or the ridiculous in an attempt to be more lucid that tradtional longstanding conventional translations. The translations of "essence", "substance" et.al. are cumbersome and not really any better than tradtional well accepted translations by others. Actually in my perception this translation is worse in many places than older traditional translations. Reading the Dent/Dutton Everyman edition of the Metaphysics with a translation by John Warrington, with introductory notes by noted Aristotle scholar Sir David Ross together with the Sachs transaltion in parallel I find that the Warrington translation is smoother, more easily understandable, more complete and more enjoyable overall compared with the Sachs version. The Warrington translation seems to be all the things that the Sachs translation wants to be but really isn't. Recommended for absolute beginners especially for the introductory notes and glossary.