Aristotle, one of the towering figures in Western philosophy, was a Greek philosopher and polymath. His writings cover many subjects, including physics, biology, zoology, metaphysics, logic, ethics, aesthetics, poetry, theatre, music, rhetoric, psychology, linguistics, politics, and government.
Born in 384 BCE in Stagira, Greece, Aristotle studied under Plato and later became the tutor of Alexander the Great. Through his writings and teachings, he established a comprehensive system of Western philosophy that influenced many generations.
Some key areas of Aristotle's influence include:
- Metaphysics: Exploration of existence, being, and the world.
- Ethics: Foundational for Virtue Ethics, focusing on the development of virtuous character.
- Rhetoric: Analysis of the art of persuasion and speech.
To read more about Aristotle, visit the Ethics or Rhetoric sections.
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