Aristotle

Aristotle (384–322 BCE) was an ancient Greek philosopher and student of Plato, later becoming the tutor of Alexander the Great. He founded his own school, the Lyceum, and wrote influential works across ethics, logic, politics, biology, metaphysics, psychology, and rhetoric. His method emphasized observation, reasoning, and practical application rather than abstract speculation. The Nicomachean Ethics is named after either his father or son, both named Nicomachus, and remains one of his most enduring contributions to Western thought. Aristotle’s ideas shaped centuries of moral philosophy, laying the foundation for discussions of virtue, responsibility, community, and the pursuit of a meaningful life.