BOOK X.

CHAPTERS I.-III.

Is there any repetition in the case of the subjects discussed in Book X.?

What two speculations, however, entered into in this Book, are to be found elsewhere in the Metaphysics?

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 transcendental ?

There is a point in reference to Metaphysical Science which Aristotle 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?

CHAPTERS IV.-VIII.

WHAT is Aristotle's object in Chapter IV.?

A subject is treated of in Chapter V. that already has been under discussion.

What tenet of Protagoras' is brought under notice in Chapter VI.? Could you mention any fact connected with Christianity which shows the operation of this error even there?

Show the inconsistency of a follower of Heraclitus putting forward any system as true.

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 furnished his opponents with an argument in favour of his Atheism. How does Aristotle define chance?

The nature and cause of the Accident exclude the possibility of there being a science of it.

CHAPTERS IX-XII.

WHAT is the subject treated of in Chapter IX.?

What is motion defined in this chapter in reference to?

What important term is examined into in Chapter X.?

There are as many forms of entity as of motion.

What modern Philosopher coincides pretty much with Aristotle in his view of the nature of the Infinite ?

Body cannot be infinite. Why?

How does Aristotle define the Infinite?

This is a negative definition. Who agrees with Aristotle in adopting 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 ȧkívηros in Chapter XII.?

BOOK XI.

CHAPTERS I.-V.

THERE are three sorts of substances, according to Aristotle. Three causes and first principles are enumerated in Chapter II. There is a subject, already treated of, examined into in Chapter IIL The point discussed in Chapter IV. is connected with the Aristotelian demonstration of God's existence.

Practically speaking, universal causes have no existence.

CHAPTERS VI.-VIII.

WHAT does Aristotle regard as the essential quality of the Divine nature?

Why must the "First 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 à posteriori proof of God's ex.stence ?

He confirms the entire of his reasoning on this point from ancient tradition.

CHAPTERS IX. AND X.

How is it that Aristotle comes to mention questions relating to mind ?

Show the importance of correct views on the nature of mind?

State the question as to the existence of good.

Give Aristotle's illustration on this point.

Aristotle notices certain false theories as to the crigin of good. Any system that ignores the existence of the rò ayaðòv must be false.

What old Greek poet have we a quotation from in this chapter, and for what purpose?

BOOK XII.

CHAPTERS I.-III.

ARISTOTLE, 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 ?

What other inquiries are found in this Book?

What practical argument does Aristotle give against the inherence of mathematical entities in sensibles?

CHAPTERS IV. AND V.

WHAT important subject is treated of in these two chapters?
Has Aristotle already examined into this subject?

The Ideal theory Aristotle considers as a reaction against the system of what famous Philosopher?

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 ? What is Aristotle's general objection against the Ideal theory?

CHAPTERS VI.-X.

ARISTOTLE, in Chapter VI., notices certain difficulties peculiar to the Pythagoric theory of numbers.

How does Aristotle account for the failure on the part of the Pythagoreans to prove their hypothesis?

What presumptive proof have we of the fallacy of Pythagoras' system of numbers?

Could you mention any speculations broached in rega: d of numbers by Aristotle ?

BOOK XIII.

CHAPTERS I.-VI.

WHAT is the point under examination at the beginning of Chapter I.! Why is it contrary to the nature of an eternal substance to suppose it a composite one?

Why was it that the Pythagoreans were induced to adopt their hypothesis about numbers?

What view does Aristotle adopt in respect of the rò ảyaðòv as a first principle?

Does he not rest this opinion of his on the authority of antiquity? Aristotle tests the Pythagoric system of numbers by instances. The rò dyadov must be a paramount principle in creation.

Aristotle vindicates the value of metaphysical science, positively and negatively.

His positive defence implied in his negative.

Why might we expect to find an elaborate treatment of theological questions in Aristotle's Metaphysics?

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?

Apply this to the question of Aristotle's atheism.

What, probably, has added to the rancour of both parties on this question ?

Could you state any reason to account for the coldness with which Aristotle mentions subjects involving a religious interest?

What is the best proof you can offer of Logic and Metaphysica being two distinct sciences

INDEX.