Works by Aristotle

Plato vs. Aristotle—A conflict of “Ethic” proportions Plato and Aristotle are arguably two of the greatest philosophers to ever live. Though each philosopher has his own, separate ideas, both Plato and Aristotle make valid points about their own theory of ethics and their methods of reasoning. Both philosophers created works that have influenced some of the worlds most popular enlightenment thinkers like Hobbes and Nietzche as well as ground breaking scientists such as Copernicus and Galileo.…

Adriana Wright Don Oliveira Greek Project Rough Draft October 05, 2017 So what do you know about Plato, Aristotle and Socrates? Anything? No, well just read this essay and you will find out a lot of different facts! Just like how Socrates was Plato's teacher and Plato was Aristotle's teacher and them when Plato died Aristotle opened his own Academy. Anyways read along and find out even more facts about these ancient philosophers and their families. Have fun! Socrates was born in 399…

one of the first citizens to oppose the oligarchy. Notably members of Plato’s family were involved in the original coup d’tat (of the thirty), naturally this had great influence on his work. His writings are reflective of common themes from these troublesome times and the perspectives he viewed them with. His works resonate with critiques of democracy and the pursuit of justice. His thoughts and teachings are deeply embedded with a singular question of what does it mean to be good? Often using…

theatrical staging associated with spectacle, which Aristotle sees as irrational, plot is governed by reason. The incidents in a tragic plot should be unified by probability and necessity. Such unity does not 40 FOUNDATIONS come from the focus on a single character, since an individual’s life may contain many different plots. Nor can a single historical period or mythic tale be made without selection and reordering into a unified plot. Aristotle points to the example of Homer, who bases…

In Plato’s allegory of the caves suggests that there are two things that separate the physical from the metaphysics. What’s deemed physical for example is what we can touch what is sensible to us and able to live. The physical is the realm of becoming. On the other hand, what’s prescribed to be metaphysics is something that is beyond physics. Metaphysical is simply is something you cannot touch. The aspect of metaphysic is what helps influence the essence of what’s physical. With these two…

Ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle, is considered one of the most prominent philosophers of all times. His works have played a profound role in shaping political thoughts especially in the middle late ages, which explicitly considered it to be Aristotelian. Aristotle was a student of Plato, enrolled in Plato’s academy, and nevertheless he was the greatest critic of his teacher. His findings have ranged from science, philosophy to politics. Aristotle believed in essence of things, that is, he…

and preserves the friendship” (Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, 1163b). Aristotle is concerned with balance in the nature of friendship, suggesting that the amount given and received in a friendship must be exchanged both proportionally and reciprocally. He suggests that friendships last “when the love is in proportion to the merit of the parties”, meaning that in a relationship of people who are unequal, the person who is most worthy should be loved the most (Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics,…

Aristotle had a huge impact on the advancement of the art of rhetoric. For two millennia the interpretation of Aristotelian rhetoric has turned into a matter of the historical advances of rhetoric, and not of philosophy. In the most influential anthologies and manuscripts, Aristotle's work was encompassed by rhetorical works and even recorded speeches of other Greek and Latin rhetoricians, and was rarely interpreted as a general overarching work. It was not until recent times that the major…

sort of military actions. Philip had arranged for this son to receive a Greek education so he hired Aristotle to be his son’s tutor. Over the course of three years, Aristotle taught Alexander philosophy, poetry, morals, science, and politics. While getting the education he needed, Alexander developed a passion for the works of Homer, in particular the Iliad. The book inspired him so much that Aristotle created an abridged version of it for him, which he later carried it on his campaigns. This…

another throughout history, however, may people tend to reflect on specific philosophers. Eastern culture tends to reflect on eastern philosophy, dating back to Confucius and the Buddha, and western culture with western philosophy, dating back to Aristotle, Socrates, and Plato. Is there a reason for this? Is it fair to say that our different cultures have more or less accepted the philosophical principles of our own native philosophers? With education, almost everyone has heard of or been taught…