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Aristotle

Aristotle (Greek: Ἀριστοτέλης) was an Ancient Greek philosopher and polymath, renowned for his profound impact on Western philosophy and science. Born in Stagira, Chalcidice, Aristotle's intellectual ventures spanned a multitude of subjects, including but not limited to physics, metaphysics, poetry, theater, music, logic, rhetoric, politics, government, ethics, biology, and zoology.

Educated in Plato's Academy in Athens, Aristotle distinguished himself as a scholar of vast knowledge and influence. His foundational works laid the groundwork for the development of modern science, while his teachings on logic and the syllogistic method continue to resonate in the realm of philosophy. As the tutor of Alexander the Great and the founder of the Lyceum in Athens, Aristotle's legacy extends beyond his prolific writings, with his teachings shaping medieval scholarship and influencing both Judeo-Islamic and Christian theologies.

Among Aristotle's notable works, his treatises such as "Nicomachean Ethics," "Politics," "Metaphysics," and "Poetics" have been studied for centuries. His concept of the "Golden Mean," advocating for a balanced and moderate approach to life, remains a cornerstone of ethical philosophy. His ideas on the "Prime Mover" and empirical evidence as a basis for understanding the world laid the foundation for scientific inquiry. Although only about a third of his original output has survived, Aristotle's contributions continue to be a subject of academic study and admiration.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, the philosophical and scientific principles of Aristotle's works are not just historical artifacts but living ideas that continue to shape our understanding of the world and our place within it. His insights into the "good life" and the pursuit of happiness are as relevant today as they were in ancient Greece.

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Date and place of birt:384 BC, Stagira, Greece
Date and place of death:322 BC, Chalcis, Greece
Nationality:Greece
Period of activity: IV century BC
Specialization:Philosopher, Scientist

Creators Greece

Dimitar Georgiev Dobrovich (1816 - 1905)
Dimitar Georgiev Dobrovich
1816 - 1905
George Bouzianis (1885 - 1959)
George Bouzianis
1885 - 1959
Memos Makrisz (1913 - 1993)
Memos Makrisz
1913 - 1993
Constantin Xenakis (1931 - 2020)
Constantin Xenakis
1931 - 2020
Nicos Nicolaides (1884 - 1956)
Nicos Nicolaides
1884 - 1956
Kiriak Konstantinovich Kostandi (1852 - 1921)
Kiriak Konstantinovich Kostandi
1852 - 1921
Stamatis Voulgaris (1774 - 1842)
Stamatis Voulgaris
1774 - 1842
Alberto Savinio (1891 - 1952)
Alberto Savinio
1891 - 1952
Spyros Vassiliou (1903 - 1985)
Spyros Vassiliou
1903 - 1985
Thodoros Papadimitriou (1931 - 2018)
Thodoros Papadimitriou
1931 - 2018
 Euripides (483 BC - 406 BC)
Euripides
483 BC - 406 BC
Yiannis Spyropoulos (1912 - 1990)
Yiannis Spyropoulos
1912 - 1990
Pavlos Dionyssopoulos (1930 - 2019)
Pavlos Dionyssopoulos
1930 - 2019
Viacheslav Stefanovich Garin (1891 - 1957)
Viacheslav Stefanovich Garin
1891 - 1957
Yiannis Moralis (1916 - 2009)
Yiannis Moralis
1916 - 2009
Nikiphoros Lytras (1832 - 1904)
Nikiphoros Lytras
1832 - 1904
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