Metaphysics 🎧 By Aristotle. FULL Audiobook

Metaphysics. By Aristotle. Full Audiobook
Aristotle's Metaphysics is a philosophical work that explores the nature of existence and the universe. Aristotle calls metaphysics "first philosophy" because it deals with the fundamental principles of being. The book is divided into fourteen chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of metaphysics.

In the first chapter, Aristotle discusses the nature of being and the different ways in which the word "be" can be used. He argues that there are ten categories of being, including substance, quantity, quality, and relation.

In the second chapter, Aristotle discusses the concept of substance. He argues that substance is the most fundamental category of being, and that everything else is either a property of substance or a relation between substances.

In the third chapter, Aristotle discusses the concept of potentiality and actuality. He argues that everything that exists has both potentiality and actuality, and that actuality is the realization of potentiality.

In the fourth chapter, Aristotle discusses the concept of causality. He argues that there are four types of causes: material, formal, efficient, and final.

In the fifth chapter, Aristotle discusses the concept of unity and plurality. He argues that unity is a fundamental aspect of being, and that everything that exists is a unity of some kind.

In the sixth chapter, Aristotle discusses the concept of contrariety. He argues that everything that exists has a contrary, and that contraries are necessary for change to occur.

In the seventh chapter, Aristotle discusses the concept of infinity. He argues that infinity is a potentiality that cannot be realized in the physical world.

In the eighth chapter, Aristotle discusses the concept of actuality and potentiality in relation to time. He argues that time is a measure of change, and that change is the realization of potentiality.

In the ninth chapter, Aristotle discusses the concept of the prime mover. He argues that the universe is eternal and that there must be a prime mover that sets everything in motion.

In the tenth chapter, Aristotle discusses the concept of the intellect. He argues that the intellect is the highest form of being, and that it is responsible for our ability to reason.

In the eleventh chapter, Aristotle discusses the concept of the soul. He argues that the soul is the principle of life, and that it is responsible for the growth and development of living things.

In the twelfth chapter, Aristotle discusses the concept of God. He argues that God is the ultimate cause of everything that exists, and that God is pure actuality.

In the thirteenth chapter, Aristotle discusses the concept of substance in more detail. He argues that substance is the most fundamental category of being, and that everything else is either a property of substance or a relation between substances.

In the final chapter, Aristotle discusses the concept of being as being. He argues that being is the most fundamental concept of metaphysics, and that everything else is derived from it.

This is a brief summary of Aristotle's Metaphysics. The book is a complex work that explores many different aspects of metaphysics, and this summary only scratches the surface of what it contains. If you are interested in learning more about metaphysics, I would recommend reading the book in its entirety.
More: Aristotle, Metaphysics, first philosophy
wisdom, natural world, laws of nature
being qua being, substances, existence
actuality, potentiality, unity
causes of things, God, substance

00:00:00 Book 1
01:01:09 Book 2
01:10:12 Book 3
01:51:40 Book 4
02:45:25 Book 5
03:58:49 Book 6
04:13:07 Book 7
05:32:27 Book 8
05:55:32 Book 9
06:34:13 Book 10
07:16:26 Book 11
08:12:44 Book 12
08:56:40 Book 13
09:59:50 Book 14

[jameseldridge]

Book 2 Pt 1: "The investigation of the truth is in one way hard, in another easy. An indication of this is found in the fact that no one is able to attain the truth adequately, while, on the other hand, we do not collectively fail, but every one says something true about the nature of things, and while individually we contribute little or nothing to the truth, by the union of all a considerable amount is amassed. Therefore, since the truth seems to be like the proverbial door, which no one can fail to hit, in this respect it must be easy, but the fact that we can have a whole truth and not the particular part we aim at shows the difficulty of it."

Aristotle. Metaphysics

[jameseldridge]

Book 1 Synopsis: Aristotle explains that all humans seek to know, and the proof is in our love of sight. Wisdom is the knowledge of seeking the causes of things. This knowledge came only after man had a surplus of time outside of utility to ponder the world. Wise men are able to understand difficult topics (like this) AND explain them as if a baby could understand it. Those who are wise are to be obeyed while those who do not understand the causes of things are to obey and labor.

Aristotle explains that the ancients have great hypotheses, but ultimately weak explanations of the causes of existence. He explains and counter argues Pythagoras (life is all numbers), Plato (life is the Forms), and other pre-Socratic/Italian philosophers. Their explanations are too vague and not direct enough to define the causes...