It is always difficult, in treating of any branch of knowledge, to put before the beginner a correct preliminary notion of the nature and scope of the study to which he is to be introduced, but the difficulty is exceptionally great in the case of the body of investigations traditionally known as Metaphysics. The questions which the science seeks to answer are, indeed, in principle of the simplest and most familiar kind, but it is their very simplicity and familiarity which constitute the c...

First published in 1903, Taylor endeavours to provide a detailed study of metaphysic as a discipline. Opening with a brief history of metaphysics, the book explores topics including the problem of the metaphysician, the metaphysical method, subdivisions of metaphysics, ontology, reality, cosmology, rational psychology, morality, ethics and religion.

A. E. Taylor's Aristotle is a lucid, compact introduction to the thought of the Stagirite, presenting the major divisions of his philosophy—logic, metaphysics, natural science, psychology, ethics, and politics—as parts of a coherent intellectual enterprise. Written in a clear expository style rather than as a technical commentary, the book situates Aristotle within the Greek philosophical tradition, especially in relation to Plato, while emphasizing the empirical, classificatory, and teleo...

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In "Aristotle," A. E. Taylor delivers a comprehensive and critical examination of one of history's most pivotal philosophers, illuminating the intricate tapestry of Aristotle's thought. Taylor's narrative seamlessly intertwines historical context with philosophical analysis, showcasing Aristotle's contributions to metaphysics, ethics, and natural philosophy. Drawing on a breadth of primary texts and secondary literature, the book emphasizes an accessible yet scholarly tone, making it an es...

Through his own writings and inspiration of Aristotle and countless others, Plato continues to influence every area of philosophic thought, to say nothing of his enormous influence on Christian theology. His dramatic dialogues, including Republic, the monumental treatise on the ideal state, render him one of the greatest of Greek literary geniuses.In this concise analysis, eminent Plato scholar A. E. Taylor examines the philosopher's theory of knowledge and doctrine of ideas; the id...