What is the greatest source of perplexity in the Ideal theory P Had the Ideu theory an^ advocates besides Phito P Does Aristotle confine his remarks merely to a refutation of Plato's Ideal hypothesis P CHAPTER X.
What is this chapter chiefly engaged with P Are we possessed of any innate^owledge of things P After what mode is every disciplinary system attained untoP What general method is adopted by Aristotle in his review of the systems of the Greek Philosophers P What line of distinction may be drawn between the several systems thus brought under review P What, then, may be stated as Aristotle's leading aim in this review of the Greek Philosophy? Does the Stagyrite entirely abandon the principles put forward in the theories of his predecessors P This would contradict Aristotle's usual method in handling the literary Uibours of others. Show why P What does Aristotle promise to investigatey as suggested by the speculations to be found in Book L P BOOK I. THE LESS.
CHAPTER L Can you show that there is any connexion between Book I. tb^ fSreater, and Book I. the Less P This has been denied by some— on what grounds t What, in general, evinces the di£Biculty of attaining unto a SYsiem Uf truth P This difficulty may arise from an unsuspected source.
Aristotle illustrates this.
How does Aristotle establish the progressiveness of Truth.
Dr. Whewell employs reasoning of the same kind.
The principles tnus established go to prove the reality of such a science as Metaphysics.
CHAPTER n.
WEA.T object has the Stagyrite in proving that there is an infinite progression of causes P What modem Philosopher takes up the same point for the purpose of demonstrating the necessity of God's existence P What absurdly is involved in supposing an infinite progression in the case of the ^inal Cause P One thing may be generated from another in more senses than one.
CHAPTER in.
Show the influence of habit upon the progress of speculation.
How does Aristotle illustrate this influence P Is the same amount of accuracy to be demanded in everything P People run into extremes on this point.
There is an announcement made in this chapter, which has given rise to a suspicion of the entire of Book I. tne Less being out of place.
To whom has this Book been ascribed P What, in general^ has induced commentators to question its authenticity P BOOK II.
CHAPTER I.
What is the nature and aim of Book IL P How does Aristotle justify the principle of doubting in PhilosophyP What illustration does he give of this P Could you mention some of the principal questions started for discussion P Which of these questions is the most important in its connexion . with Metaphysical Science P What is the difference in the mode of treating these questions in Book n.. as compared witih Book TIT. i OH. VI.] QUESTIONS ON ABISTOTLE's UETAFHYSIC8. 421 Are all the questions discassed in the order in which they are stated F Are these questions discussed at all beyond Book 11. P CHAPTER n.
Could you mention the questions discussed in this chapter P Why did Aristippus inveigh against the Mathematical Sciences?
What is the origin of the Science of Geodesy P The connexion of apodeiktic principles with the Science of Meta physics ^ives rise to a great portion of the subject-matter for dis- cussion in Books III. and X.
CHAPTER ni.
What are the questions discussed in this chapter P How many sorts of substances are there? What view was taken by the Platonists on this point P Could you mention the parts of the Metaphysics where these several substances are severally examined into P CHAPTER rV.
There is a most important question discussed in this chapter— what is it P How does Aristotle show the absurdity of supposing the non- existence of a somethingthat involves a separable subsistence P Aristotle exposes the Theology of the Hesiodic School.
Even Empedocles is guilty of inconsistency in his treatment of the question of the corruptibility of some things compared with the incorruptibility of others.
After all, what is the great difficulty that obviously presents itself in the solution of this question?
What tenet, put forward by Plato and the Pythagoreans, is also discussed P Were all the Philosophers agreed— according to Aristotle — con- cerning the sameness of the to ov with the t6 tv P CHAPTERS V. AND VI.
What are the questions examined into in these two chapters P The order in which these questions were stated at the first is now broken in upon.
How does Aristotle show the importarce of settling such a question, as to whether numbers and surfaces are substances P Where have we a more minute discussion of the subsistence 0/ entities in energy and ca|>aoity P ■0 ISS QUESnOHB 0!r IBTmOfLEfa Mi3TAPHTRI08. (bookiil BOOK IIL CHAPTEKL What is the difference between this Book and the foregoing? What is the essential difference between Metaphysics and the rest of the Sciences P What particular Science iUostrates this?
CHAPTEEIL Wht is not the nnity of Metaphysics, as a Science, destroyed: j the multiplicity of its subject-matter P Ie what way does Aristotle illustrate the relation subsisting be- tween Metaphysics and the rest of the Sciences P Aristotle mentions in this chapter a work of his that has not come down to us.
Is it not the same thing to say a science of entity as a soienoe of unity P How does the Science of the Ontologist come to be concerned with privation and contraries P CHAPTER m.
Is Ontologjr concerned with apodeiktic principles P • What principle is it that we must all go upon P What sect of philosophers sought to impugn this most evident first principle P Anstotle establishes the unity of metaphysical science from the analogy of the science of number P CHAPTER IV.
What seven arguments are laid down in this chapter against the assertion that contnidictions are true P Different modes of refutation are requisite for different sorts o( sceptics.
Why does Aristotle contend for the value of Definition as an ill' strument for the refutation of Scepticism P State the nature of the two practical arguments put forward ii Diis chapter for the overthrow of the system of the sceptic CHAPTER V.
Staxb the origin of the hypothesis of Protagoras. This origin is exemplified in an opinion entertained amongst oertaii speculators, as to the nature of sense — aia-Bria-is, 4ristotle appeals to antiquity iv the existence of this opinion.
;0H. VI.] QUESTIONS ON ▲luaTOTLB% METAFiiTSICS. 423 After all, however, there was some foandation In the nature of things for the Heraclitics to build their system u^on.
Three leading arguments put forward br Anstotle against the dogma of Proti^ras of " the truth of the Apparent."
This chapter contains another practical refutation of Scepticism.
CHAPTER VI.
The absurdity of a sjstem of Scepticism is acknowledged by the sceptics themselves.
What general absurdity is involved in the assumption of the truth of the Apparent P There is, perhaps, a sense in which the Apparent may be regarded as true.
This sense, however, exposes the fallacy of Protagoras' dogma.
CHAPTER VIL How does Aristotje show that there is no mean between contra- diction?
Give the origin of Paradox.
Show the different tendencies of the assumptions of Anaxagoras compared with those of Heraciitus.
CHAPTER Vm.
A BUKMAKT of the principles espoused by different sceptics is given in this chapter.
The chief instrument the Philosopher should use in the refutation of Scepticism.
Aristotle here notices a mode of overthrowing the sceptic, which was a great favourite in the schools of modem Philosophy.
BOOK IV.
CHAPTERS L— VL What important metaphysical terms does Aristotle classify under the denomination apxi P Give some of the significations of the word alrutp?
Was Aristotle the first to distinguish trroixnop from apxi?
What was the notion of Empe(&cles as to the signification of the term <^v<ri£ P What is remarkable in the mode of definition adopted in the case of the word dvayKtSos P Aristotle defines, in Chapter VI., body, surface, point, and monad.
Is the term defined in this chapter examined into in any other part of the Metaphysics P 124 QUESTIONS ON ABISTOTLE*S XETAFHTSIOS. [bQOK Y« CHAPTERS Vn.— XIV.
ExTiTT has several significations.
Could you mention a figurative meaning of this word noticed b^ Aristotle elsewhere P Mention some of the different sorts of opposition P Various senses are there in which we may employ the terms '* priot '^ and " subsequent "?
Is it with a view of forming correct notions on the subject of causation that Aristotle defines vrpdrcpov Koi ifirrtpop P Metaphoricai meaning of the word dvvaius P CHAPTERS XV.— XX.
How does Aristotle define the word d^piaros P Aristotle notices a metaphorical signification of the word rvXcccr.
What other term, already defined, does Aristotle consider in its meanings as equally extended with the word vipas P T6 Mff 5 — ^ow does Mr. Maurice illustrate the meaning of this term?
Does Aristotle intend to define t^s^ in Chapter XX., in its ethical aspect P CHAPTERS XXI.— XXX.
How could you best translate the phrase to €k tivos, defined in Chapter XXIV. P Aristotle's mode of defining the term koKo^os bears on a question discussed by Locke.
How does Aristotle define " Genus?"
Aristotle defines the term ^€vlk>s in a way that he subsequently takes notice of.
This definition is levelled against a famous Philosopher.
What difference is there between the accidental ana the indefinite?
BOOK V. CHAPTER I.
In what aspect are causes and principles viewed bv the OntologisiP Aristotle gives an h fortiori proof from Physics of the necessity ol the existence of such a science as Metaphysics.
Indeed, this is equally true with all the sciences.
What argument does the Stagyrite most insist upon for the reaU^ of such a science as Metaphysics P What characteristic qualitv of metaphysical science is it that imparts so much digulti^ to it r OH. VI.] QUXSTIONS ON ABISTOTLE'S METAFHTSIC8. 425 Coold you show any incoDsistency in Aristotle here P The speculative sciences may be divided into three.
Whicn amongst these does Aristotle regard as the most eligible f CHAPTER n.
Thebe are certain aspects under which the subject-matter of Metaphysics may be regarded, which are designedly omitted by Aristotle.
Plato took a correct view of the science of the Sophist.
The nature and cause of the Accident show that there cannot be a science of it.
Aristotle proves the same practically.
He confirms his assertion from the nature of Sophistical Science.
CHAPTERS ni. AND rV.
Show the absurditv of denying the existence of the Accident What cause does the Accident fall under F Are truth and falsehood subjective merely P Why does Aristotle omit that view of entity and non-entity which connects them with truth and falsehood P What, then, are the two aspects of the r6op which are passed over in the Metaphysics P Aristotle illustrates, by an example, the absurdity of denying the existence of the Accident.
BOOK VI.
CHAPTERS L— IIL What is the most important sense of the ro 5f»— at least, to the Ontologist P This assertion is confirmed from usage.
What controversy amongst the old Philosophers is hereby settled, according to Mr. Mlaurice P Are m speculators agreed on the different sorts of substances P What was the difference between Plato and Speusippus on thid point P How does Aristotle propose to treat the question P Pour leading significations of the word owrla.
Could you state the order in which these are discussed P CHAPTERS IV.— VI.
How does Aristotle come to treat of the ro ri ^v civot P Are the speculations in this Book strictly of a metaphysiov^ tendency P 426 QUESTIONS ON ARI8T0TLE*S MBTAFnTSICS. [BOOK VI.
What USA, then, does the Stagyrite make of themP Could yoa mention some of the questions broaehed in regard of definition P CHAPTERS VIL— IX.
Things generated from Tarions causes.
What object has Aristotle in bringing the subject of generation nndcr consideration P Is there a generation of the tUios P What is the proper term to employ when we speak of the geaera- tion of a thing P What is the precise nature of the €Vkn of the Peripatetics P Why are some things, according to Aristotle, generated from art and chance, and others not so P The nature of ovo-ta proves the non-generation of form, according to Aristotle.
CHAPTERS X.— XIL Th£ questions discussed in remd of definition depend upon wha« leading distinction, according to Mr. Maurice P Apply this distinction to a controversy about definition mentioned in Cnapters X. and XL In what portion of Aristotle's works is the subject of defini^on examined into P Why is not the unity of definition destroyed by the muHitiide of distinctive qualities of the thing defined P CHAPTERS xni^xvn.
As£ universals to be regarded as substances P Forms are ingenerable.
We cannot define singulars, according to Aristotle.— Why P Who agrees with the Stagyrite in this P Ideas are uidefinable. — ^miy P Aristotle brings the discussions about the tUios to bear on the Platom'c theory about ideas — ^in what way P How far may we regard the Ideal theory as true, and where does its falsehood commence P Aristotle notices an error in rej^ard of ** capacity," to which met are prone from imperfect observation.
What tenet of the Pythagoreans is attacked in Chapter XYIL?
OH. X.] QUESTIONS ON ABISTOTLB's METAPErSTGS. 427 BOOK VII.
CHAPTERS I.— m.
What connexion is there between Books VI. and VIL?
There is a certain class of substances about which there is do dispute.
What is to form the subject of speculation in Book VIL?
The rest of the questions in regard of substance are settled else- where.
What was the Democritic hypothesis as to phenomenal differences?
Has Aristotle mentioned this hypothesis anywhere else?
Aristotle reprehends some notions of Antisthenes on the subject of definition.
CHAPTERS IV.— VL As regards material substance we must bear in mind one particular fact — ^what is it P What imi)ortant difficulty, as regards matter, is mentioned in Chapter V. P Mr. Maurice, in his Analysis, expluns this difficulty most lucidly.
There is in Chapter VI. a repetition of a subject already discussed.
What is the great source for the solution of the difficulty as regards the unity of definition P BOOK VIII. CHAPTERS I.— IV.
How is the Science of Metaphysics conversant with bvpaiut? Leading division of the different sorts of caimcitiesP Is the TO €P necessarily involved in the notion of capacity P Aristotle notices some false opinions of the Megaric School on the subject of capacity. They were akin to the erroneous dogma of Protagoras already refuted. What is the best way to dissipate this error P Are we to regard capacity as a necessary condition to energy P The word energy takes its origin from what source P What is the object of Aristotle, in the example by unmeaning symbols, set down m Chapter IV. P CHAPTERS v.— X.
What modem Philosopher has well developed the pri^oiplet broached in Chapter V. P 428 QUcsTioNs ON abistotle's metafhtsios. [book IX What advantage does Aristotle consider as attendant upon tho consideration of tiie nature of energy P Is energy to be distinguished from motion?
Is capacity to be regarded as prior to energy, or subsequent to itP An erroneous view of this question would lead to an erroneous ▼lew of the Divine nature.
Is not the subject of symbolism mentioned here P The superiority of energy over capacity may be shown bom JIathematics.
The decision of this question, as to energy, settles, according to Aristotle, an important characteristic of evU.
What object has Aristotle in bringing forward the illustratiooi of Passo's Hermes, in Chapter Vlll.P Could you explain what this Fasso*s Hermes was P Is there any relation between truth and falsehood, and between energy and capacity P BOOK IX. CHAPTERS L— rV.
What is the subject discussed in Book IX. P How is it that Aristotle comes to treat of this subject P What is the most generally received notion as regards the nature of therdh? Transferred meaning of the word " Measure " P Was this made the foundation of any famous system of Philosophy P What school of Philosophers is stigmatized by Aristotle in Chapter 11. P ' What does Aristotle regard as the concomitants of unity and plurality P CHAPTERS v.— X.
How does Aristotle define the greatest difference P Is every privation equal to contrariety P What does Aristotle consider as the chief species of contrariety P What is strange in the speculations found in this portion of BooklXP Mr. Maurice, therefore, is inclined to form a certain surmise as renrds them.
In describing plurality, in Chapter YI., Aristotle takes occasioc t€ correct a false dogma oi Anaxagoras.
OH. XII.J QUESnOire ok ABISTOTLES USTAFHT8IG8. 429 BOOK X.
CHAPTERS L— IIL Is there any repetition in the case of the subjects discussed in BookX.?
What t^ speculations, however, entered into in this Book, are to be found elsewhere in the Metaphysics P • Mathematical entities are not the subject-matter of Metaphysical Science.
Nor are objects that fall under the notice of our senses.
Point out the absurdity — according to Aristotle— of denying the existence of something transcendentfd P There is a point in reference to Metaphysical Science which Aris« totle has noticed more than once in the present Treatise.
Where do the sciences of the Dialectician and the Ontologist agree, and where do they differ P CHAPTERS rv.— vin.
What is Aristotle's object in Chapter IV. P A subject is treated of in Chapter Y. that already has been under discussion.
What tenet of Protagoras' is brought under notice in Chapter YI.P Could you mention any fact connected with Christiauity which shows the operation of this error even tAere?
Show the inconsistency of a follower of Heraditus putting forward any system as trtte.
One class of Sceptics, according to Aristotle, are more easily refuted than others.
Aristotle here also furnishes us with a practical refutation of Scepticism.
Point out the particular position assumed by the system of Heraclitus compared with that of Anaxagoras.
In classing Theology as one of the speculative sciences, Aristotle has f umishea his opponents with an argument in fiaTour of his Atheism.
How does Aristotle define chance P The nature and cause of the Accident exclude the possibility of there being a science of it.
CHAPTERS IX.— XXL What is the subiect treated of in Cha{)ter IX.? What is motion defined in this chapter in reference toP What important term is examined into in Chapter X. P There are as many forms of entitv as of motion. What modem Philosopher coincides pretty modi with Aristotle ii his view of the nature of the Infinite i 430 QUESTIONS ON ABISTOTLBB MSIAPHTSIOS. [bOOKXI« Body cannot be infinite. Why? How does Aristotle define the Infinite P This is a negative definition. TV ho agrees with Aristotle in adopt* ing this mode of definition in the case of the Infinite? In regard of which of the Categories is motion to be found existing? How does Aristotle define the word admiTos in Chapter XIL?
BOOK XL CHAPTERS L— V.
Thebb are three sorts of substances, according to Aristotle. Three causes and first principles are enumerated in Chapter IL There is a subject, abreadr treated of, examined into in Chapter UL The point discussed in Chapter lY. is connected with the Aristo- telian demonstration of God's existence. Practically speaking, universal causes have no existence.
CHAPTERS VI.— VIIL CHAPTERS VI.— VIIL What does Aristotle regard as the essential quality of the Divme nature?
Why must the "Pirst Substance" be immaterial?
This is acknowledged in the systems of Theologians and Natural Philosophers.
How would you account for the Platonic dogma of the perpetuity of motion?
To what does Aristotle assimilate the mode of God*s operation?
God's existence is a necessary existence.
The doctrine of perpetual motion virtually acknowledges the existence of God.
Give a succinct view of the attributes of God as laid down by Aristotle in Chapter VII.
What analogy does Aristotle employ to establish the perfections of the Divine nature?
In what way does Aristotle seek to settle the question of the unity of God?
What may be regarded as Aristotle's hpoateriori proof of God's existence?
He confirms the entire of his reasoning on this point from andeni tradition.
CHAPTERS IX. AND X.
How is it that Aristotle comes to mention questions relating to Aind? Shoyf the importance of ootrect views on the nature of sund?
CH. Z.] QUESTIONS ON ABI8T0TLE*S XETAFHTSICS. 431 State tbe question as to the existence of £;ood.
Give Aristotle's illustration on this point.
Aristotle notices certain false theories as to tbe criffin of good.
Any system that ignores the existence of the ro SyaBdw must be false.
What old Greek poet bave we a quotation from in this chapter, and for what purpose?
BOOK XII. CHAPTERS I.— III.
Abistotix, at the commencement of this Book, sets down various opinions respecting supra-sensual substance.
What inquiry does Aristotle propose to pursue in regard of mathematical entities F What other inquiries are found in this Book P What practical arj^ent does Aristotle give agauist tbe inherence of mathematical entities in sensibles P CHAPTERS rV. AND V.
What important subject is treated of in these two chapters P Has Aristotle already examined into this subject P The Ideal theory Aristotle considers as a reaction against the system of what famous Philosopher P Aristotle denies that the Idealists are justified in claiming Socrates as a patron of their system. The arguments put forward by the Platonists are really destructive of their own hypothesis. What are the benefits conferred by Socrates on Philosophy P What is Aristotle's general objection against the Ideal theory P CHAPTERS VI.— X.
Aristotle, in Chapter YI., notices certain difficulties peculiar to the Pythagoric theorv of numbers.
How does Aristotle account for the failure on the part of the Pythagoreans to prove their hypothesis P What presumptive proof have we of the fallacy of Pythagoras' system of numbers P Could you mention any speculations broached in regc d of numbert by Aristotle P 432 QUESTIONS ON abistotlb's hetafhtsigs. [bookxiil BOOK XIII.
CHAPTERS I.— VI.
What is the point under examination at the beginning of Chapter LP Why is it contrary to the nature of an eternal substance to sappoa6 it a composite one P Why was it that the Pythagoreans were induced to adopt their hypothesis about numbers r What view does Aristotle adopt in respect of the to ayaOov as a first principle P Does he not rest this opinion of his on the authority of antiquity?
Aristotle tests the Pvthagorio system of numbers by instances.
The TO ayaBov must be a paramount prmciple in creation.
Aristotle vindicates the value of metaphysical science, positively and negatively.
His positive defence implied in his negative.
Whymi^ht we expect to find an elaborate treatment of theological questions in Aristotle's Metaphysics P Aristotle would probably have said that Theology was out of place in an ethical treatise.
Admitting the truth of this, it only exposes him to the charge of grosser inconsistency.
What cautions are to be observed in conducting a controversy respecting the atheism of any ancient Philosopher P Apply this to the question of Aristotle's atheism.
What, probably, has added to the rancour of both parties on this question P Could you state any reason to account for the coldness with whidb Aristotle mentions subjects involving a relisrious interest P What is the best proof you can oifei of Logic and Metaphysioo being two distinct sdeuces r INDEX.
ABSOLUTE, means of a knowledge of the, 331, note; Ixxix. Acatalepsy, origin of, 100. Accident, defined, 155, et seq.; no science of, 160, et seq., 298, zl. et seq.; nature and cause of, fatalism, 163.
Action, motion in relation to, and to passion, 312. Actuality, 302; transition of ca- pacity into, 234.
iBgina, refuge in, against loss of property, 119; allusion here, ib. note.
£gypt, mathematics invented in, why, 6; Aiistotle^s conclusion from this, xii. et seq.
Etiology, recondite systems of, 20, note, xix.; summary of the ancient, 36, xxiL et seq.; errors in preceding theories of, S3, etseq.
Ayadds (metaphorice), 142.
AtSiOS Qvaia, 317.
Air, as a principle of things, 15.
AttrOiiaiSf in relation to 'Ppdimitrts, 99, XXXV.; distinct from, ^>a»- raffia, 102.
Atriov, 112, xii. note.
'Alctnrroy tI, 102, 330, xxxvl Alcibiades, Plato's, quoted, 5, note.
Alcmseon of Crotona, 23.
AAi}0cJco^a<, 103.
Alexander Aphrodisiensis, 7, uota Ammonius, 92, note. ^ApoyKoioSf 119, note. Analysis, aim of the translator's, x; the value of Metaphysics explained, x.— xiiL; a view cf the Greek philosophy unfolde<l in the, xvL — xxv.; also Aris- totle's attack on Scepticism, xxxiii. — xxxvii Ixiv. et seq.; and his refutation of Idealism, xxL xxiv. Ixxxiii. Analytics, omissions in the, sup- plied in the Metaphysics, 196; the posterior to be studied with the Metaphysics, xcv. Anaxigorafi, notice of, 15, note; system of, 16; recognises the. efficiency of mind, 20, xix.; pardy right and partly wrong, 34; homoeomeria of, 93, note; the rh %v of, 318; mention of, Anaximander, the filyfta of, 31 9« Anaximenes, notice of, 15. note, considers aii* a first principle, 15. Ancients, materialism of the, 13, xvii. Animals, difiTerent faculties in, S. *Ayoixoiofi(fyf), 151. Anthropomorphism, a corrupt ten- dency in man, 61, note; cen- sured by Bacon, 291, note; found in all religions save i^hat of the Jews, and th&t of Cliiist, 833, note; Israelites cautioned against, 339, note.
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AntifltlieneB, opinion of, regarding definition, 154; on ike indefin- ability of thixigB, 218; partly right, ib. note.
jLpodeiktic principles, 85, ei seq.; xxxiii.
*Ait6ipaffis, 97.
*Air6pMf 54, et seq.; zzriiL Apparent, truth of the, 102, et seq.; 105, xzxt. et seq.
Aquinas, Thomas, 2, 25, 28, xir. note; oommentaiy of, xcTi 'Apxod, questions regarding, 56, 'Apxn, 111, et seq.
Arclytaa on definition, 216; notice Arcturus, an instance of numeric harmony, 411.
Aristippus, his contempt for ma- thematics, 58, 857» Ixxxiii Arithmetic, more accurate than geometry, 8.
AfHKTTov, an example of things denying their being from time, 214; explanation of, ib. note.
Aristotle, on the love of the senses, 1, note; his object in the Metaphysics, 6, xc.; his category of causes, 12, xvi; dis- tinction of his writings, 53, note, 819; lost works of, 84, note, 337, note, 412, note; prac- tical tendency of the mind of, 98, note; recognition of a First Cause, 227, note, Ixxiv. et seq.; transcendental character of the philosophy of, 282, xc.; yindi- caites Ins system, 32, 45, 344, xxi. xxY.; asserts the excellence of his account of the origin of eWl, 346, Ixxx.; astronomic theory o^ 337. (See Analysis ) Army, Ulustoition from, 343.
Art, compared with experience, 5, et seq.; xL et seq.; a first prin- ciple, 820.
Aiciepius, his defence of Hera- eituB, 87| note; Tie^iv oC \Im Anaxagorean philosophy, 108^ note; illustration employed by« 'Aa^narov, 82, et seq.; xcv.
Astronomy, cabalistic tendency of mediseyal, 63, note; ancient systems of, 836, et seq.; in re- lation to theology, 837.
Atheism, question of Aristotle's, discussed, xc. et seq.
Atheist, Hippo, sumamed the, 15, note.
Atlas, the fable respecting, 148, note.
Augustinus mphus, 2, 10, xyi.
Ain6fMro¥, 801.
Ayerroes, opinion o^ in regard of the ItsJics, 26, note.
Axioms, do they fall under the notice of one science, or more?
B.
Bacon, Lord, 8, note; 256, note; Bentley on the epistles of Fha* laris, 22, Aote. Berkeley (Bishop), contrasted with Prots^ras, 231, note. Better, a result from what is worse, 332, note; 404, Ixxxix. Best, the earliest principle, 405. Bkios, 119.
Body, not infinite, 308. Books to be studied with Aria* totle*s Metaphysics, xcy. et seq. BtSfiBv^, 412. Brandis, his "Scholia in Aristotelem,'* xcvi. 7, note, 12, note. Bridgewater Treatises, 282, note^ Brown, 2, note, 341, note. Brucker, his essay on PythagoiaA^ 22, note. Butler (Bishop), referred to, 120, C.
Calendar, the Greek, oompeied with the Roman, 315, note.
Calippus, his Astronomic Sy8tei% nmnc G&lAcity, defined, 133, et aeq.; not substance, 206; when a thing subsists in, 239.
CApacities, nature of, liil et seq.; rational and irrational, 228, et seq.
CSategories, treatise of the, referred to, 166; motion in relation to, Causality, relation of, to change, Ixxi Cause, the ancients absorbed in the material, 13; the efficient, put forward by some of them, unconsciously, 17, and imper- fectly, 12; e.g. by Anaxagoras, 20; by Empedocles, ib.; de- fined, 112, et seq.; oreatiye energies of a First, 136, note, 227, note; Aristotle's mode of proof of a First, 833, note, Ixxv. et seq.
Causes, Aristotle's fourfold enu- meratioD of, 12, 323, zvi.; no infinite progression* of, 49, et seq.; prior to or coincident with their efi'ects, 321; no uniyersal, 325, Ixxiii.
Chance, why some things are pro- duced from, 185, et seq., xlv.; definition of, 300, et seq.
Change, three genera of, 310, et seq.; I'elation of motion to these, 311; every, has its sub- ject, 317, et seq.
Chalyb'dus, bis History of German Philosophy referred to, 309, note.
Chaos, Hesiod's error about, 18, note; mention of, 328, 405, Ixzxiz. • Qhristiaus, Aristotle held in dis- repute amongst, 159, note, 207, note.
Cicero, quotation from, 1, note; superficial knowledge of, 14, note.
Clarke, Dr. Sam., referred to, 289, note; adopts the same argument with Aristotle, xxvi.
plemens, Alezuidrinus, on the meaning of the " Metaphysics^" 1, note; referred to, 14, note.
Common sense, argument against scepticism from, 116, note, IxyL Contradiction, no mean between, 107, xxxvii.
Contraries, defined, 130; genera- tion of, 222; are they principles f 390, et seq.; theories about, in reference to the " origin of evil," Ixxx. et seq.
Contrariety defined, 262, et seq., 273; causation in relation to, Coordinate series, the Pythago- reans inventors of the teufold, 23; Alcmaeon of a twofold, 24.
Corporeal, the principle of things Corporeity, not infinity, 808, et seq.
Corruptibles, 69, xxx.
Corruption takes place from some- thing, and into somethings 16.
Cousin, referred to, 301, note.
Cratylus, an associate of PlHto, 27; compared with Heraclitus, 101; : little known of, 1 81, note; rebuke of, to Heraclitus, ib.
Creation, no limits assignable to the, 838, note; the element of good in, 343, Ixxxix. et seq.
Cud worth, misapprehension of, 1 8, note; referred to, 21, note, 291, note; 'Hhe Intellectual System" of, to be studied with tiie Me- taphysics, xcvL Custom, influence of, on opinion, D.
Dsemons, existence of, 127, note.
Deception, not the same in all things, 103.
Definition, falsity in, 154, et seq.; questions about, 187, 196, et seq., xlvi. et seq.; material and logical, 189, note; unity of, 198, 223, et seq.; of the Divini Nature. 245. Ixxy. et seq.
AuKifW^ 214, note INDEX.
Deity, Tie wed as a caune, 11; na- ture of Aristotle's, 331, et seq.; incorporeity of the, 332, ( Vide God.)
Democritus, sysxem of. 20, et seq.; notice of, 21, note; agrees with Locke, 99, note; his dogma of simultaneous subsistence, 319; as regards definition, 359.