Aristotle

亚里士多德

Lifespan
前384–前322
Nationality
Ancient Greek
Role
Philosopher and scientist
Books
2

Biography

Ancient Greek philosopher, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. His works span logic, ethics, politics, physics and biology, shaping the Western intellectual tradition. The Nicomachean Ethics examines virtue and human flourishing.

Central Ideas

  • Virtue ethics and the golden mean
  • Foundations of logic
  • An encyclopaedic body of knowledge

Books

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