Aristotle His Life, Works, and Influence

What Greek philosopher and scientist shared with Plato and Socrates the title of being one of the most famous of Ancient philosophers? The largely influential Aristotle is the answer. <Tab/>Aristotle was born in Macedonia, the son of a physician to the royal court. When he turned 17, he went to Athens to study at Plato's Academy. He stayed there for about 20 years, as a student and then a teacher. After Plato …

…even helped to shape modern language and common sense. His doctrine of the Prime Mover as final cause played as important role in theology. Until the 20th century, logic meant Aristotle's logic. Until the Renaissance, and even later, astronomers and poets alike admired his concept of the universe. In the 20th century a new appreciation has developed of Aristotle's method and its relevance to education, literary criticism, the analysis of human action, and political analysis.