Aristotle (Noun)
Meaning
One of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Aristotle believed that humans had a special place in the natural order of things, between the beasts and the gods.
- The philosophy of Aristotle is part of a long tradition of rational inquiry and intellectual debate.
- Along with his teacher Plato, Aristotle founded the Lyceum, a school of philosophy in ancient Athens.
- Aristotle's views on the meaning of life have been debated by scholars for centuries.
- The Greek philosopher Aristotle is renowned for his vast knowledge on various subjects and his influence on Western thought.