Week 4b: Daily, March 3rd

Based on what you know about Aristotle, do you think Alexander had listened carefully to his tutor?

Aristotle was a Greek philosopher, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. He was born in three hundred eighty four before the Common Era and died in three hundred twenty two before the Common Era.  Aristotle was trained and educated as a member of the aristocracy. He was the first philosopher to have writings that had the full method about Western philosophy. He had very strong beliefs and theories on the use of things. He only believed the theory that an object (such as a person, body part, animal, material, etc.) is only as good as its function. He believed people should be allowed freely to do amazing things with their lives. When Alexander’s father died, he did not really have a role model. Aristotle was kind of like his mentor. Even though Alexander was an incredible leader, he did not listen to his tutor, Aristotle. Alexander was always hungry for more power. He just wanted more and more after he won all of these battles. Basically, all Alexander ever wanted was more power. He was always ready to defeat another country and become more intimidating and powerful. Alexander and Aristotle had completely different morals and outlooks on life.