Introduction to Aristotle

Aristotle (384-322 BC), an ancient philosopher and ancient Greek, is one of the great philosophers, scientists and educators in the ancient history of the world, and can be regarded as a master of Greek philosophy. He is Plato's student and Alexander's teacher.

Aristotle was born in Starkilla, Thrace in 384 BC. From the age of 18 to the age of 38-twenty years of studying philosophy with Plato in Athens, his study and life during this period had a decisive impact on his life. Socrates was Plato's teacher, and Aristotle was taught by Plato. In 343 BC, Aristotle was summoned back to his hometown by King Philip II of Macedonia, and was hired by King Philip II to be the teacher of Alexander the Great, who was only 13 years old at that time. After Alexander's death, the Athenians began to oppose Macedonia's rule, and Aristotle came to Athens. In 322 BC, Aristotle died of a serious illness at the age of 63.

As an encyclopedic scientist, Aristotle has made contributions to almost every subject. His writing involves ethics, metaphysics, psychology, economics, theology, politics, rhetoric, natural science, education, poetry, customs, and Athenian law. Aristotle's works constructed the first extensive system of western philosophy, including morality, aesthetics, logic and science, politics and metaphysics. Representative works include: Instrumentalism, Physics, Metaphysics, Ethics, Politics, etc.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Aristotle.