5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ARISTOTLE

1 DETAILED STUDIES

When observing animals, Aristotle carried out dissections. This was a new practice, as other Greek philosophers used only their minds to carry out work.

2 INTRODUCING PSYCHOLOGY

As the first to write a book specifically about psychology, Aristotle stated that it’s human nature to try to recreate feelings of satisfaction.

3 WRITING ABOUT ETHICS

Aristotle wrote that “regardless of the various influences of our parents, society and nature, we are the sole narrators of our souls and their active states”.

4 MANY NICKNAMES

Aristotle was called ‘the man who knew everything’. After he died he was also referred to as ‘the Philosopher’ by Thomas Aquinas, to highlight his significance, and ‘the Master’ by poet Dante Alighieri.

5 FREE KNOWLEDGE

When Aristotle opened his own school, aged 50, he made the lectures free and available to the general public.