There are better translations than this.
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This is not a good translation. As a newcomer to the study of philosophy I expect some texts to be difficult, but this isn't difficult it's silly. Side by side with the Oxford University Press edition, translated by W.D. Ross, the difference is clear. Sometimes it seems as though they used Babelfish, the words are there but the sense is all gone. If you're looking to study Aristotle don't choose this translation.
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Brilliant and essential by one of the world`s greatest ever thinkers
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A good cheap and decent translation from Penguin. Ignore the 1 star. I`m writing to give it a 5. How dare he. One of the essential 25 texts of Philosophy and pre me writing it scores a 3. Pure essential Aristotle. This and his Ethics are core to Western Civilisation and Philosophy as we know it. From the man who gave us the term Metaphysics. Here`s the first real thoughts of the subject.
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Bad translation
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I bought this, but will toss it in the trash as soon as I find a better translation. Billed as a "new" translation, here is a sample: "But science and art result unto men by means of experience; for experience,indeed, as Polus saith, has produced art, but inexperience chance." "unto" "saith"??? does that sound like a new translation to you? If it really is new, the translator can't write worth beans. Aristotle is transcendently clear, not muddy. The Modern Library Introduction to Aristotle has a much better translation, but only reprints excerpts. I'm still looking for an good edition that is both affordable and complete.
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An essential part of any study of philosophy,
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Aristotle's Metaphysics cannot be underestimated as a fundamental in Western thought. While sometimes a plodding read (compared to Plato's Dialogues), the substance of Aristotle's work is far more rewarding to the serious reader. This book is an required component of any collection on philosophy.
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