Aristotle

Ancient Greek philosopher (384–322 BCE), student of Plato, teacher of Alexander the Great, and founder of the Lyceum.

Key Contributions:

• Developed logic through syllogisms and deductive reasoning.
• Formulated virtue ethics, emphasizing the golden mean.
• Explored metaphysics, introducing concepts like substance, causality, and potentiality.
• Contributed to philosophy of science with empirical observations.

Interacting Concepts & Works:

• Nicomachean Ethics (ethical framework)
• Metaphysics (ontology and causality)
• Politics (political theory and governance)
• Physics (natural philosophy)
• On the Soul (biological and psychological theories)
• Causality (four causes doctrine)
• Potentiality and Actuality (metaphysical concepts)
• Plato (teacher and influence)
• Socrates (indirect influence via Plato)
• Ontology (study of being and existence)

Record

Lived: 384 BCE–322 BCE

Tradition: Greek