Open AccessAristotle’s Metaphysics as Mysticism
Author(s) -
John Dudley
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
tattva journal of philosophy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0975-332X
DOI - 10.12726/tjp.8.7
Subject(s) - metaphysics , mysticism , philosophy , epistemology , order (exchange) , theology , finance , economics
In this paper I shall argue that there are two reasons for thinking that the current widespread understanding of Aristotle's metaphysical thought is in need of revision. In part one, I shall attempt to show that Aristotle's metaphysics belong to a mystical tradition in ancient philosophy both in regard to its principles and its method; and in part two, I shall make use of Aristotle's own principles in order to attempt to demystify his metaphysics.