Aristotle (384 -322 BC)

ARISTOTLE'S LIFE
Aristotle, Greek philosopher and scientist, is one of the most famous of ancient
philosophers. He was born in Stagira, Greece to a physician to the royal court.

When he became eighteen, Aristotle entered Plato's School in Athens and remained
at this academy for twenty years, as a student and then as a teacher. He was
recognized as the Academy's brightest and was given the title of "The
Intelligence of the School". When Plato died in 347 BC, Aristotle left Athens
and joined a group of disciples of Plato, with his friend Hermias. Hermias
became ruler of a city called Assos, a city in Asia Minor. Aristotle married
Hermias' adopted daughter, Pythias. In 343 or 342 BC, ...

Want to read the rest of this paper?
Join Essayworld today to view this entire essay
and over 50,000 other term papers

When Alexander died in 323 BC, Aristotle was charged
with impiety (lack of reverence to the gods) by the Athenians. The Athenians
probably did this because they resented

Lu-2 Aristotle's friendship with Alexander, the man who conquered
them. Aristotle fled to Euboea. He died there the next year.

ETHICS

Aristotle believed that there was no way to make an accurate resolution of human
decisions since an individual had his or her own choice. He did, however, say
that all human beings want "happiness" and that there are many ways in which
this goal can be achieved.

He also believed that "full excellence" can only be reached by the mature male
adult of the upper class, not by women, or children, or barbarians (non-Greeks),
or manual ...

Get instant access to over 50,000 essays.
Write better papers. Get better grades.

Already a member? Login

CITE THIS PAGE:

APA
MLA
Chicago
Turabian

Aristotle (384 -322 BC). (2004, January 20). Retrieved January 23, 2021, from http://www.essayworld.com/essays/Aristotle-384-322-BC/1785

"Aristotle (384 -322 BC)." Essayworld.com. Essayworld.com, 20 Jan. 2004. Web. 23 Jan. 2021. <http://www.essayworld.com/essays/Aristotle-384-322-BC/1785>

"Aristotle (384 -322 BC)." Essayworld.com. January 20, 2004. Accessed January 23, 2021. http://www.essayworld.com/essays/Aristotle-384-322-BC/1785.

JOIN NOW

Join today and get instant access to this and 50,000+ other essays

PAPER DETAILS

Added: 1/20/2004 11:54:23 PM
Category: Biographies
Type: Free Paper
Words: 323
Pages: 2

Save |

Report

SHARE THIS PAPER

SAVED ESSAYS

Save and find your favorite essays easier