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aristotle

 

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Noun aristotle has 1 sense
  1. Aristotle - one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC)
    --1 is a kind of
    philosopher

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Aristotle

Definition:

Aristotle, a Greek philosopher and polymath, was a student of Plato and tutor of Alexander the Great. He is considered one of the greatest figures in Western philosophy and his works laid the foundation for various fields such as logic, biology, ethics, and politics.

Sample Sentences:

  • Many of Aristotle's ideas and theories continue to influence modern thought.
  • Aristotle's treatises on ethics explore the virtues of character.
  • "The only way to learn is to do" was a famous saying by Aristotle.

Parts of Speech, Senses, and Usage:

  1. Noun: Aristotle is often referred to as one of the greatest philosophers in history.
  2. Proper noun: The works of Aristotle are still extensively studied in philosophy courses.
  3. Adjective: The Aristotelian approach to ethics focuses on finding the mean between extremes.
  4. Verb: As a scholar, he devoted his life to Aristotelizing the world around him.

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