Aristotle: History's Most Influential Thinker

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Credits:
Host - Simon Whistler
Author - Steve Theunissen
Producer - Jennifer Da Silva
Executive Producer - Shell Harris

Source/Further reading:

Aristotle for Everybody: Mortimer J. Adler
Aristotle: His Life and School: Carlo Natali

[danschreimann]

He gave the world the greatest motivational quote ever "you are what you repeatedly do, excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit"

[deadseven]

You know, I gotta say, Phillip the Second's revelation that his son needed to be better than himself is actually pretty wise.

[ty]

For those who don’t know about how Aristotle influenced Alexanders conquests. It was Aristatole who not only predicted but also gave him the idea to have a massive empire where the sun rises and sets at the same time. On that note Alexander came to think he had to conquer the world to make that happen.

[bbrooks]

Thanks for taking a break from serial killers to talk about someone as important as Aristotle. Seriously, that's only half-sarcastic. I'm really enjoying these videos.

[klaudiajulius]

I have a disease that is making my organs and nervous system fail... and Simon’s videos ALWAYS GET ME through!
My dad is an ancient history prof. And watching these videos always makes for great conversations between us. Thank you bio-G ❤️❤️

[izzojoseph]

Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Alexander the Great
Wow
What a lineage

[ignitionfrn]

0:55 - Chapter 1 - Early life
3:00 - Chapter 2 - Inventing biology
4:25 - Chapter 3 - Educating alexander
7:30 - Chapter 4 - The lyceum
10:35 - Chapter 5 - Condemnation & death
11:20 - Mid roll ads
12:20 - Chapter 6 - Aristotle through the ages
14:25 - Chapter 7 - Aristotle's writings
15:20 - Chapter 7.1 - The organon
15:25 - Chapter 7.2 - The theoretical
15:30 - Chapter 7.3 - The practical
15:40 - Chapter 7.4 - The rhetoric
15:50 - Chapter 8 - Aristotle on the sciences
18:05 - Chapter 9 - Plato vs aristotle

[chiefmofo]

Whoa, wait! By Socrates' Paradox, Phillip II is the wisest of them all. He knew what he didn't know and called Aristotle to help his son.

[tsav]

Here in Thessaloniki, Greece, we have the main Square named after Aristotle, there is also a statue where you can sit on it or take photos, its pretty cool.

[ty]

Aristotle not only gave teaching to Alexander the great but also Cassander and Ptolemy two great successors of Alexander. He also taught Theopharstus.

[storminmormn]

Aristotle seems like the most realistic philosopher of the time. Looking forward to listening to more of his teachings.

[michaelbatts]

Simon, you should really become a college professor. Your oration and narrative are the best. Another excellent presentation!

[justandroid]

That schooling sounds far more interesting than today's

[krednevalga]

The Most Ambitious Crossover in the history of mankind:



Aristotle tutoring Alexander, the future Great.

[gfx]

Your channel is incredible! As a historian I really love getting lost in your channel through autoplay. Keep it up!

[silky]

Brilliant work again, Simon. Illuminating and enjoyable. Thank you for all your great videos. If I had you as a teacher at University, I may not have left academia.

[MrJk]

Wrote 10 million words, 1 million remain... 20%... interesting math.

[Norman]

Astonishing that these great thinkers of antiquity accepted slavery without question. We are all truly a product of our age no matter how brilliant the mind.

[traumalama]

Always great to learn something every day. Thanks Simon et al

[rolandfelice]

A timely and well researched subject and a truely exceptional man. Thanks Simon.