Aristotle on artifacts
Book Description
This scholarly exploration invites readers to reconsider fundamental questions about the nature of reality and existence through the lens of ancient wisdom. Errol G. Katayama presents a fresh examination of Aristotelian philosophy, specifically challenging long-held assumptions about what constitutes true substance in our world.
The work centers on a provocative question that bridges ancient philosophy with contemporary understanding: can human-made objects possess the same essential reality as living beings? By investigating Aristotle's criteria for substantiality, particularly the concepts of eternity and actuality, Katayama reveals how these standards might exclude certain organisms while potentially including crafted items.
Through careful analysis of Aristotelian theories on art, nature, and biological development, this study offers new perspectives on enduring metaphysical puzzles. The author's approach provides readers with tools for contemplating the deeper nature of existence, substance, and the relationship between natural and artificial creation.
For those drawn to philosophical inquiry as a path of personal growth, this work presents an opportunity to engage with timeless questions about reality's fundamental structure. The exploration encourages readers to examine their own assumptions about what makes something genuinely real or substantial, offering insights that extend beyond academic philosophy into practical wisdom about perceiving and understanding the world around us.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
🕉️ Tradition: New Age & Metaphysics
📄 Length: 202 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Understand metaphysical principles
- ✓ Explore Et la métaphysique
- ✓ Explore Contributions in concept of substance
- ✓ Explore Artefacten (sociaal-wetenschappelijk onderzoek)
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
- ✓ Explore Metaphysics
- ✓ Explore Aristotle
- ✓ Explore Philosophy, ancient
