I need a Catholic guide to reading Aristotle. Ideas?

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Well, the title pretty much says it all but, to expand . . .

I’m about to re-read several works by Aristotle. It has been a long time since I read them last time and this time, I’d like to come at them from a very specifically Catholic perspective. In fact, I’d like something rather hand-holding . . . something that would present a bit of reading by section/part.

Any ideas?

Genuine, courteous answers greatly appreciated!

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I would suggest reading Aristotle alongside one of Thomas Aquinas commentary’s such as his commentary on Metaphysics.
 
Dumb Ox Books has his whole series of commentaries - I have them and can recommend them if you are ready for explanations that are almost just as dense as the material itself. Maybe Peter Kreeft or someone similar has some good stuff out there.
 
Thomas Aquinas writings (free online)
Such as Summa Theologia
 
I have been reading “A History of Philosophy”, by Jesuit priest Frederick Charles Copleston. The book comes highly recommended to me as one of the best covering the history of Western philosophy. It includes a coverage of Aristotle of course. Not sure if that is what you are looking for. Or if you are looking for something more in depth on Aristotle only. However, I think it is helpful to learn about the other philosophers as well so you know better what Aristotle was responding to when he wrote what he did.
 
Also, Peter Kreeft makes these recommendations :

‘Aristotle for Everybody’ (easy) or Sir David Ross’s ‘Aristotle’ (intermediate)

brandonvogt.com/kreeft-philosophy-books/

'A History of Philosophy ’ praised by Fr. Barron (bishop)
brandonvogt.com/philosophybooks/

Personally, I am enjoying the history of Philosophy book. I did read part of Aristotle for Everybody, but lost interest in it. I have not read David Ross’s book.
 
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