Yes, he was. Many of the plays in Athens concerned political thought as well as commentary on the gods.
Aristotle and Plato were both studied by Italian humanists.
Aristotle believed that the human mind or intellect was located in the heart, as he considered the heart to be the center of both physical and mental processes.
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and teacher who formulated the basis for much of today's modern science. Aristotle was born in Stageira; a Greek Colony When in Macedonia, in 384 BC. Aristotle was a little boy both his parents died. He was raised by his foster parents Proxenus and his wife. When he was 18 he entered an academy called Plato's school in Athens. Where he stayed for nearly 20 years. He was one of the brightest most learned students and they called him the "Intelligence of the school" and the "reader" Plato died in 347 BC. Aristotle married the ruler's daughter Pithias. Aristotle was considered one of the greatest philosophers of all time. Aristotle was born in Greece. He lived from 384 B.C to 322 B.C. Also he wrote a lot of on books on philosophy. He founded his own school in Athens called Lyceum. Died 322 b.c.
Plato believed that philosopher-kings, individuals who possessed both wisdom and intellect, were the best rulers. Aristotle disagreed with this and instead supported a system of government led by a virtuous and educated middle class. Aristotle believed in a mixed form of government that combined elements of monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy.
Aristotle and his wife Pythias had one daughter named Pythias (yes they both had the same name. Aristotle and a handmaiden of his daughters had an illegitimate son named Nicomachus. Aristotle was a famous philosopher of the ancient Greece a rock star of the time so could have fathered several unknown children. He also helped in the raising of many people's children. In this regard he acted as a benefactor, teacher, and surrogate father.
Both were Greek philosophers. Plato taught Aristotle.
Plato believed democracy led to mob rule and instability due to the ignorance of the masses. Aristotle feared that in a democracy, the majority might oppress the minority and that it could be easily manipulated by demagogues. They both favored the rule of a philosopher king or a virtuous elite as a more stable form of government.
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Both
Both Plato and Aristotle made significant contributions to the field of philosophy, but their approaches and ideas differ greatly. Plato's emphasis on ideal forms and the theory of forms laid the foundation for Western philosophy, while Aristotle's empirical approach and emphasis on logic and science have had a lasting impact on various disciplines. Ultimately, determining the "greatest" philosopher between the two is subjective and depends on individual perspectives and preferences.
Aristotle shows us vividly both how to do philosophy, and what can be expected to come of it.
Aristotle shows us vividly both how to do philosophy, and what can be expected to come of it.