Metaphysics (On First Principles)
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Metaphysics (On First Principles) is a philosophical treatise by Theophrastus that examines the fundamental nature of reality, causation, and first principles in the Aristotelian tradition.
All labels observed (2)
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| Metaphysics (On First Principles) canonical | 1 |
| Metaphysics (Theophrastus) | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Metaphysics (On First Principles) Context triple: [Theophrastus, notableWork, Metaphysics (On First Principles)]
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A.
Introduction to Metaphysics
Introduction to Metaphysics is a 1935 lecture course by German philosopher Martin Heidegger that probes the fundamental question of the meaning of Being and critiques the metaphysical foundations of Western thought.
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Philosophia prima sive ontologia
Philosophia prima sive ontologia is Christian Wolff’s foundational treatise on metaphysics, in which he systematically develops a rationalist account of being and its most general principles.
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Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics
Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics is a foundational philosophical work by Immanuel Kant that concisely outlines and defends the key ideas of his critical philosophy, especially those developed more fully in the Critique of Pure Reason.
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The Logical Basis of Metaphysics
The Logical Basis of Metaphysics is a major philosophical work by Michael Dummett that develops his influential views on realism, anti-realism, and the role of language in metaphysical debates.
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Principles of Philosophy
Principles of Philosophy is a 1644 work by René Descartes that systematically presents his metaphysical and scientific views, aiming to provide a comprehensive foundation for natural philosophy.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Metaphysics (On First Principles) Target entity description: Metaphysics (On First Principles) is a philosophical treatise by Theophrastus that examines the fundamental nature of reality, causation, and first principles in the Aristotelian tradition.
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A.
Introduction to Metaphysics
Introduction to Metaphysics is a 1935 lecture course by German philosopher Martin Heidegger that probes the fundamental question of the meaning of Being and critiques the metaphysical foundations of Western thought.
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B.
Philosophia prima sive ontologia
Philosophia prima sive ontologia is Christian Wolff’s foundational treatise on metaphysics, in which he systematically develops a rationalist account of being and its most general principles.
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C.
Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics
Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics is a foundational philosophical work by Immanuel Kant that concisely outlines and defends the key ideas of his critical philosophy, especially those developed more fully in the Critique of Pure Reason.
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D.
The Logical Basis of Metaphysics
The Logical Basis of Metaphysics is a major philosophical work by Michael Dummett that develops his influential views on realism, anti-realism, and the role of language in metaphysical debates.
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E.
Principles of Philosophy
Principles of Philosophy is a 1644 work by René Descartes that systematically presents his metaphysical and scientific views, aiming to provide a comprehensive foundation for natural philosophy.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (25)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
ancient Greek philosophical work
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philosophical treatise ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Peripatetic school ⓘ |
| author | Theophrastus ⓘ |
| examines |
causal explanation
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nature of being ⓘ ontological foundations ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
first causes
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ultimate principles of reality ⓘ |
| genre | metaphysical treatise ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | Aristotelian metaphysical framework ⓘ |
| hasPhilosophicalApproach | systematic inquiry into first principles ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | Hellenistic philosophy ⓘ |
| influencedBy | Aristotle ⓘ |
| language | Ancient Greek ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
causation
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first principles ⓘ fundamental nature of reality ⓘ metaphysics ⓘ
linked to:
Metaphysics
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| partOf | corpus of Theophrastus ⓘ |
| philosophicalDiscipline |
ontology
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philosophy of causation ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition | Aristotelianism ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Aristotle's Metaphysics
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linked to:
Metaphysics by Aristotle
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| tradition | classical Greek philosophy ⓘ |
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Subject: Metaphysics (On First Principles) Description of subject: Metaphysics (On First Principles) is a philosophical treatise by Theophrastus that examines the fundamental nature of reality, causation, and first principles in the Aristotelian tradition.
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linked to: Metaphysics (On First Principles)