There were contributions to the evolution of western civilization. Aristotle influenced so much more than a few books and teachings. He was a coined a philosopher. The student turned teacher even after death. Today’s western civilizations were not possible if not for the many influential ancient scholars. Vital to the emergence of civilization was growth through either movements that involved: religion, education, greed, or technological advances. In ancient Greece, Aristotle surfaced and would not only impact classical Greece but his contributions would prove beneficial for eons. Aristotle was amongst the most influential men in the world. The reference of his literary works, journals, books, diagrams, and much more showed to be worthy of
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Aristotle taught and inspired his students to research subjects ranging from science and math to philosophy and politics. Greek art was also a popular area of interest and highly encourage their writings of manuscripts. “He believed that by examining individual objects, we can perceive their form and arrive at universal principles, but they do not exist as a separate rate higher world of reality beyond material things; rather they are a part of things themselves.”(Women Can Be Priests)
The Middle Ages were that of chivalry, death, disease, dying, war and then there was a shift towards utilizing one’s mind as a tool or trade .As a warrior practiced his swordsmanship ,that too would a great intellectual expand on the philosophies’ and mysteries of life. Aristotle had an impact on the nation of Islam. “The key works of Plato, his mentor, and Aristotle were greatly attributed and placed in the House of wisdom in Bagdad. Their philosophical works of ancient civilizations were part of the curriculum and the study of Muslim …show more content…
The three different forms of government: monarchy, aristocracy, and constitutional government. Classical and Medieval sources of natural law states, “Among philosophers, Aristotle deservedly holds the chief place, whether you consider his method of treating subjects, or the acuteness of his distinctions, or the weight of his reasons. Aristotle was regularly included by the Founders in their lists of reliable and authoritative political philosophers. When asked once what the philosophy was underlying the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson replied that: “All its authority rests … on the harmonizing sentiments of the day…” (Pakaluk) This proves that not only was his writing of constitutions of the Greek roman era in the emergence of a constitutional; he too influenced the Declaration of Independence of America.
Aristotle taught and inspired his students to research subjects ranging from science and math to philosophy and politics. Greek art was also a popular area of interest and highly encourage their writings of manuscripts. “He believed that by examining individual objects, we can perceive their form and arrive at universal principles, but they do not exist as a separate rate higher world of reality beyond material things; rather they are a part of things themselves.”(Women Can Be Priests)
The Middle Ages were that of chivalry, death, disease, dying, war and then there was a shift towards utilizing one’s mind as a tool or trade .As a warrior practiced his swordsmanship ,that too would a great intellectual expand on the philosophies’ and mysteries of life. Aristotle had an impact on the nation of Islam. “The key works of Plato, his mentor, and Aristotle were greatly attributed and placed in the House of wisdom in Bagdad. Their philosophical works of ancient civilizations were part of the curriculum and the study of Muslim …show more content…
The three different forms of government: monarchy, aristocracy, and constitutional government. Classical and Medieval sources of natural law states, “Among philosophers, Aristotle deservedly holds the chief place, whether you consider his method of treating subjects, or the acuteness of his distinctions, or the weight of his reasons. Aristotle was regularly included by the Founders in their lists of reliable and authoritative political philosophers. When asked once what the philosophy was underlying the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson replied that: “All its authority rests … on the harmonizing sentiments of the day…” (Pakaluk) This proves that not only was his writing of constitutions of the Greek roman era in the emergence of a constitutional; he too influenced the Declaration of Independence of America.