Welcome to the Philosophy of Being
Aristotle called the philosophy of being "first philosophy" because it does not examine the parts of reality (politics, math, music, history), but reality itself: existence, change, properties, space, time, causality, and possibility. This first philosophy is also called "metaphysics," deriving from the Greek words meta ("beyond") and physica ("physical").
I designed this site for students taking the Philosophy of Being section at the University of Dallas. Whether or not you are taking the course, I hope that you find the articles, outlines, and essays helpful.
Metaphysically,
Taylor Marshall
Republic Archive
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Did Plato Have an Unwritten Doctrine?
Aristotle tells us that Plato had an unwritten doctrine or unwritten dogmas (agrapha dogmata). Commenting on Plato’s Timaeus, Aristotle recorded: “It... -
Thematic Outline of Plato’s Republic
This is a brief guide to help you navigate through Plato’s Republic. Defining Justice I.1. 327a—328b. Down to the...