History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 034 - Mr. Know It All - Aristotle's Life And Works
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May 23, 2011 AI Snips
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Aristotle's Education and Relationship with Plato
- Aristotle, born in Stagira in 384 BC, studied under Plato at the Academy for 20 years.
- Despite this, he critically engaged with Plato's ideas, prioritizing truth over personal relationships.
Aristotle's Travels and the Lyceum
- After Plato's death, Aristotle traveled, working for Hermaeus and collaborating with Theophrastus on Lesbos.
- He later returned to Athens in 335 BC, establishing the Lyceum, a rival school to Plato's Academy.
Aristotle and Alexander
- Aristotle tutored Alexander the Great, who conquered much of the known world.
- Adamson jokes that listening to the podcast might enable listeners to conquer a small town.