The Life and Philosophy of Aristotle

This podcast episode delves into the life, work, and influence of the philosopher Aristotle. It begins with a reference to Raphael's "The School of Athens," positioning Aristotle alongside Plato. The episode covers Aristotle's birth, his time studying with Plato, his tutelage of Alexander the Great, and the founding of his school, the Lyceum. It explores his contributions to logic, including definitions and syllogisms, and his pioneering work in organized science, such as meteorology and embryology. The podcast further discusses Aristotle's metaphysics, focusing on form and matter, his ethical views on happiness and the golden mean, and his political ideals, including his critique of democracy and communism, and concludes by acknowledging Aristotle's lasting legacy and influence on European philosophy, despite the errors in his work due to the limitations of the time.