Aristotle is one of the most important figures in western thought and his seminal work Metaphysics is a benchmark in the history of philosophy. This guidebook introduces and assesses:











Aristotle's life and the background to the Metaphysics







The ideas and text of the Metaphysics including a chapter devoted to Metaphysics Theta







The continuing importance and contemporary relevance of Aristotle's work to philosophy.








The Routledge Guidebook to Aristotle's Metaphysics is essential reading for all students of philosophy, and anyone approaching the work of Aristotle for the first time.