Synthesized answer
The provided passages do not explain the key concepts of Aristotle's *Metaphysics* in my own words. Instead, they describe what a general Introduction within the book does [Passage 1]. This Introduction explains "what it is about, what it is trying to do, how it goes about doing it, and what sort of audience it presupposes" [Passage 1].
The passages also mention that the book is accompanied by sequentially numbered endnotes that provide "information most needed at each juncture" and a "detailed Index of Terms" which guides readers to "places where focused discussion of key notions occurs" [Passage 1]. However, the actual explanations of these key concepts are not present in the provided text.
Synthesized from the book passages below. Chat with the book on Feynman for follow-up.
From the book
Title: Metaphysics by Aristotle Description: This new translation of Aristotle's Metaphysics in its entirety is a model of accuracy and consistency, presented with a wealth of annotation and commentary. Sequentially numbered endnotes provide the information most needed at each juncture, while a detailed Index of Terms guides the reader to places where focused discussion of key notions occurs. An illuminating general Introduction describes the book that lies ahead, explaining what it is about, what it is trying to do, how it goes about doing it, and what sort of audience it…