Aristotle

This volume offers a careful, step‑by‑step exploration of Aristotle’s whole philosophical system as seen through the mind of a dedicated 19th‑century scholar. Starting with a concise biography and an overview of Aristotle’s surviving works, it moves into a detailed commentary on the logical treatises of the Organon, and then begins the journey through his natural philosophy and metaphysics. The author’s writing is dense enough to satisfy serious students, yet he often pauses to explain unfamiliar Greek terms and to relate ancient ideas to modern concerns.

The second edition adds two previously unpublished essays that probe Aristotle’s ethical and political thought. The ethics section dissects the philosopher’s conception of happiness and virtue, especially the role of deliberate choice, while the political sketch illuminates the ancient ideal of a well‑ordered community. Listeners will find a blend of rigorous analysis and thoughtful criticism that makes Aristotle’s complex legacy approachable without simplifying its depth.