Probably everyone knows the name of the legendary Greek philosopher. And about how the famous Aristotle was born and lived? Interesting facts from life, most likely, are also not known to everyone ... Everything in order.
A little biography
So, back in 384 BC, the future world-famous philosopher Aristotle was born in a family of an ancient Greek doctor in a settlement located on the territory of ancient Macedonia . Interesting facts from the life of this great man, probably, it would be interesting to learn to everyone. However, today they are not a secret!
At 15, orphaned, he was left completely alone. However, his uncle soon became his guardian. It was he who introduced Aristotle to the activities of Plato, who at that time worked as a teacher in Athens. Gradually, this person becomes the idol of the future philosopher, and only 3 years later Aristotle entered the Academy, where Plato worked. Aristotle's discoveries and his successes in science did not go unnoticed. After some time, he began to teach at the Academy.
Further fate
After the death of Plato, in 347 BC. e., Aristotle moved to the Altar. There he was invited to the post of educator of the son of Tsar Philip, whose name was Alexander the Great. For several years Aristotle gave lessons to the royal heir. However, in 339, his work in this family ended - the king died, and Alexander no longer needed education. Therefore, the philosopher decided to go back to Athens.
Now Aristotle's life was already completely different. He returned famous, respected and popular. Here he opened his own school, which he called "Likeya". The training in it was somewhat unusual - Aristotle taught metaphysics, physics and dialectics, walking in his garden.
A few years later, in 323 BC. e., he left Athens and settled in another small and quiet town in Greece. There, a year later, at the age of 62, the world- famous philosopher Aristotle died of a stomach disease. Interesting facts from the life of this person that have survived to this day are very curious and amazing.
- For example, it is known that he had a wife, whose name was Pifiada. Soon, a daughter was born in their family who was named after her mother.
- And when his son was born, he called him Nicomache. As a result of a sad combination of circumstances, the guy died in his youth, and after many years Aristotle named his collection of lectures in honor of him. By the way, the father of the Greek philosopher was also called Nicomache.
- Aristotle had two lovers: Palefat and Herpilis, the last of which was the mother of his son.
- The subjects that scholar liked most of all: biology, zoology and astrology.
- The areas to which the philosopher made the greatest contribution are mathematics, ethics, logic, music, poetry, politics and theater.
- A science such as causality, invented by Aristotle, explains why certain things can happen.
- Alexander the Great and the ancient Greek leader were good friends. It is also known that the emperor brought soil samples from conquered lands especially for him. After his death, the philosopher lost his fame.
Many books were written by Aristotle. Interesting facts from the life of this man indicate that most of his work was lost over time. Only one third of his works has survived to this day.