Aristotle
Aristotle, born in 384 BCE in Stagira, Greece, was a towering figure in Western philosophy and science. A student of Plato, he later became the tutor of Alexander the Great, which revealed his deep understanding of human nature and the world. Aristotle's explorative mind led him to cover a vast range of topics, from ethics and politics to metaphysics and biology, laying the groundwork for many fields of study that continue to influence our thinking today. His method of inquiry and emphasis on empirical observation marked a significant shift in philosophical thought.
Despite living over two millennia ago, Aristotle's insights remain remarkably relevant. His works invite readers to contemplate the nature of knowledge, virtue, and the good life, encouraging a reflective approach to understanding ourselves and our surroundings. As you delve into his writings available in this app, you'll discover a wealth of wisdom that resonates with timeless questions and challenges. Enjoy exploring the mind of one of history's greatest thinkers!
Metaphysics
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Metaphysics by Aristotle delves into the fundamental nature of reality, exploring concepts such as substance, causation, and the existence o…
Politics
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The Politics, by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, is one of the most influential texts in political philosophy. In it, Aristotle exp…
Rhetoric
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The Rhetoric was developed by Aristotle during two periods when he was in Athens, the first between 367 to 347 BCE (when he was seconded to …
The Nicomachean Ethics
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The Nicomachean Ethics is Aristotle's foundational text on ethics, exploring the nature of the good life and the virtues necessary for achie…
Physics
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In this foundational work, Aristotle explores the principles of the natural world, delving into concepts such as substance, causation, and m…
On Generation and Corruption
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On Generation and Corruption (Ancient Greek: Περὶ γενέσεως καὶ φθορᾶς, Latin: De Generatione et Corruptione, also known as On Coming to Be a…
On the Heavens
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On the Heavens (Greek: Περί ουρανού, Latin: De Caelo or De Caelo et Mundo) is Aristotle's chief cosmological treatise. In it Aristotle argue…
Economics
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Economics (Greek: ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΚΑ; Latin: Oeconomica) may not have been written by Aristotle. The author provides examples of methods used by the…
Poetics
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Aristotle’s Poetics from the 4th century B.C. aims to give a short study of storytelling. It discusses things like unity of plot, reversal o…
On Interpretation
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Aristotle's On Interpretation (Greek Περὶ Ἑρμηνείας or Peri Hermeneias) or De Interpretatione (the Latin title) is the second of Aristotle's…
De Anima
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On the Soul (Greek Περὶ Ψυχῆς (Perì Psūchês), Latin De Anima) is a major treatise by Aristotle on the nature of living things. …
Posterior Analytics
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Posterior Analytics is a foundational work in the field of logic and epistemology by the ancient philosopher Aristotle. As part of his influ…
Categories
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Categories (Lat. Categoriae, Greek Κατηγορίαι Katēgoriai) is the first of Aristotle's six texts on logic which are collectively known as the…
Prior Analytics
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Prior Analytics is the third of Aristotle's six texts on logic which are collectively known as the Organon ("Instrument"). In Prio…
Parva Naturalia
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Parva Naturalia is a thought-provoking collection of short treatises by Aristotle that delves into the intricate relationship between the bo…
The Constitution of Athens
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The Constitution of Athens (Greek: Ἀθηναίων πολιτεία) was written by Aristotle or his student. The text was lost until discovered in the lat…
Eudemian Ethics
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Eudemian Ethics is a profound exploration of moral philosophy by Aristotle, delving into the nature of virtue, the essence of friendship, an…
Topics
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The Topics is is the fifth of Aristotle's six texts on logic which are collectively known as the Organon ("Instrument"). The Topic…
Sophistical Elenchi
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The Sophistical Elenchi is the sixth of Aristotle's six texts on logic which are collectively known as the Organon ("Instrument").…
Magna Moralia
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Magna Moralia, often translated as Great Ethics, is a profound exploration of ethical philosophy attributed to Aristotle, though its authors…