Research Paper: Aristotle



Aristotle (b. 384 - d. 322 BC), was a Greek

philosopher, logician, and scientist. Along with his teacher

Plato, Aristotle is generally regarded as one of the most

influential ancient thinkers in a number of philosophical

fields, including political theory. Aristotle's' writing

reflects his time, background and beliefs.

Aristotle was born at Stagira, in Macedonia. His

father, Nichomacus, was the personal physician to the King

of Macedonia, Amyntas. At the age of seventeen, Aristotle

left for Athens to study at Plato's Academy. He studied at

the Academy for about twenty years, up until Plato's death.

Plato's death sent Aristotle to a city in Asia Minor, called

Assos, where his friend, Hermias was ruler(Encarta). It was

in Assos where Aristotle met, Pythias, who is described as

either a niece or daughter of Hermias, who Aristotle married

after the murder of Hermias, by the Persians. Aristotle then

went to Pella, the capitol of......

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Title: Aristotle
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