The Great Man Aristotle
By Nikita Billett, 12th Jul 2012 | Follow this author
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Aristotle was one of the most important men of ancient Greece and one of the greatest philosophers who ever lived.
Who was Aristotle?
Aristotle studied under the philosopher plato for about twenty years. When plato died, Aristotle began to develop his own method of teaching. He was interested in practically every problem that man faced. How does the mind work? How can we learn what is true and what is false? What is the best form of government?
Aristotle tried to find answers by observing the world around him and gathering facts. He believed that every event had a logical explanation, and he was one of the first men to form conclusions from investigation and observation.
Aristotle opened his own school, called the lyceum. He urged each man to seek his own place in the world by learning how to live a good and useful life. He believed in the golden mean, or living the middle way between two extremes.
Aristotle is said to have written about four hundred books on astronomy, physics, poetry, zoology, oratory, biology, logic, politics, government, and ethics.
Aristotle’s books have been studied by people all over the world for hundreds of years. No other man has influenced the thinking of so many people for so long.
Modern scientists have found that many of the observations he made more than two thousand years ago are true today. He showed us that every statement should be supported by evidence, and that the basis for knowledge is fact.
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13th Jul 2012 (#)
these Greek philosophers had a great impact and contribution in numerous subjects. thanks a lot Nikita for sharing a beautiful post.
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13th Jul 2012 (#)
you are welcome Albela
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13th Jul 2012 (#)
That was a great piece of writing on the great philosopher Aristotle! his 400 books on various subjects are forming basis for today's modern science! Nice article! Thanks for sharing!
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13th Jul 2012 (#)
you are welcome A.K.
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13th Jul 2012 (#)
An informative account on Aristotle.
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13th Jul 2012 (#)
Thank you Ramalingam
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16th Jul 2012 (#)
A fresh look of this remarkable old sage. Thank you for sharing.
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