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The Metaphysics of Aristotle, translated into English by John H. M’Mahon, is a seminal work that presents Aristotle’s exploration of being, existence, and reality. The Metaphysics is one of Aristotle’s most influential texts, tackling complex philosophical questions about the nature of reality, substance, cause, and the concept of “being as being.” Aristotle seeks to understand what it means for something to exist and how the world is structured at the most fundamental level.

This translation by M’Mahon offers English readers access to Aristotle’s intricate examination of metaphysical concepts such as form and matter, potentiality and actuality, and the first principles of things. Aristotle introduces his famous notion of the “Unmoved Mover,” a foundational concept in his philosophy of existence. Through a systematic inquiry, Aristotle aims to uncover the ultimate causes and principles that govern the universe.

M’Mahon’s translation strives to make this dense philosophical work more accessible to students and scholars of philosophy by maintaining the rigor of Aristotle’s original arguments while presenting them in a readable format. This edition is invaluable for anyone looking to engage with the philosophical questions of existence, causality, and the underlying structure of reality as posited by one of the greatest philosophers in history.