Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath during the Classical period in Ancient Greece. Taught by Plato, he was the founder of the Lyceum, the Peripatetic school of philosophy, and the Aristotelian tradition. His writings cover many subjects including physics, biology, zoology, metaphysics, logic, ethics, aesthetics, poetry, theatre, music, rhetoric, psychology, linguistics, economics, politics, meteorology, geology and government. Aristotle provided a complex synthesis of the various philosophies existing prior to him. It was above all from his teachings that the West inherited its intellectual lexicon, as well as problems and methods of inquiry. As a result, his philosophy has exerted a unique influence on almost every form of knowledge in the West and it continues to be a subject of contemporary philosophical discussion. Little is known about his life. Aristotle was born in the city of Stagira in Northern Greece.
| Born | 384 BC, Stagira, Chalcidian League |
| Died | 322 BC (aged 61–62), Euboea, Macedonian Empire |
| Education | Platonic Academy |
| Spouse(s) | Pythias |
About Aristotle
Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist who is considered the "Father of Western Philosophy" along with Plato. His surviving works were collected in what is called the Corpus Aristotelicum.
Achievement of Aristotle
He tutored Alexander the Great beginning in 343 BC. This was portrayed in the 2004 film Alexander.
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