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Metaphysics, one of the primary branches of philosophy alongside ethics, epistemology, and logic, seeks to explore the ultimate nature of reality. However, defining metaphysics is no simple task; the terminology can seem vague without a historical context.
Tracing back nearly 2,500 years to ancient Greece, our first major philosopher, Aristotle, laid the groundwork for metaphysical inquiry. His works, particularly one titled "Metaphysics"—meaning "after the physics"—serve as a starting point for the discipline. Although the title simply indicated its publication order, Aristotle’s exploration within this text established a framework that would influence philosophical study for centuries.