Aristotle Essay

Aristotle is a household name when it comes to philosophy. Aristotle is sometimes referred to as the first marine biologist and “the father of science”. He learned from another household name that goes by the name of Plato. Aristotle did some teaching of his own, what some people consider one of the greatest rulers Alexander “The Great” was taught by Aristotle. Aristotle was also known as the first logician. Although he was a student of Plato, Aristotle held different views then Plato on some occasions. Aristotle was known to be a prolific writer. He wrote extensively, published about 200 books but only 31 survived. In those books Aristotle expressed his views on the mind, metaphysics, political theory, ethics, aesthetics, and rhetoric.

Aristotle was born in 384 B.C.E. in the Macedonian section of Greece in the city of Stagira. Aristotle was sent to the City of Athens around the age of seventeen to study under Plato’s teachings. Plato’s school was considered one of the best schools in the world during its time. He remained at the institution until Plato’s death. When Plato died Aristotle took to Assos (which is present day Turkey). There is where Aristotle expanded his research in marine biology. In 343 King Philip of Macedon asked for Aristotle to tutor his son Alex. Aristotle was able to make Alex respect knowledge and science. Alex used the knowledge he learned and became one of the most powerful leaders still today. He commanded armies that imperialized a vast majority of land. In 340 King Phillip realized he was slowly losing control over the city of Stagira. He once again called upon Aristotle; this time is was to make a “code of laws”. The city was so pleased with the “code of laws” they created a holiday in order to honor...

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...e soul without affecting the body. He says the only way you can separate the two is only in thought not actuality. So just like the oak tree humans have a soul that structures our body and the way our properties or characteristics should develop. For Aristotle psyche is our entelechy.

Many philosophers followed the same concepts Aristotle instilled. Even though we cannot say that if Aristotle did not come up with these thoughts no one else would, we can say that it was very impressive that he did at the time that he did. Some philosopher how did disagree with Aristotle and just how Aristotle noted flaws in Plato’s dualism, others noticed flaws in Aristotle’s work. Aristotle one of the brilliant minds of his time, it’s a shame a lot of his work was lost when the Visigoths penetrated rome. These are just a few of many concepts Aristotle thought of and expanded upon.