Aristotle is perhaps the most important figure in philosophy. Every serious reader of philosophy will come across the "Metaphysics," yet until now there has not been an introductory book to help explain the often difficult ideas that arise in the text. This "GuideBook" looks at the "Metaphysics" thematically and takes the reader through the main arguments found in the book. The book introduces and assesses Aristotle's life and the background to the "Metaphysics," the ideas and text of the "Metaphysics" and Aristotle's philosophical legacy.Aristotles' 'Metaphysics' is one of the most important texts in Ancient Philosophy. This GuideBook looks at the Metaphysics thematically and takes the student through the main arguments found in the text. The book introduces and assesses Aristotle's life and the background to the Metaphysics, the ideas and text of the Metaphysics and Aristotle's philosophical legacy.