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Aristotle
The following 6 comments and questions have been sent in. They are listed according to date.
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- Qhat did Aristotle do as a mathematician?
- How did early life influence his philosophy?
- How did Aristotle die?
- How did Aristotle die?
- Aristotle and astronomy
- Aristotle and war
Qhat did Aristotle do as a mathematician?
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October 18, 2009
what did aristotle do as a mathmatician i keep trying to find stuff and i do find stuff but i dont understand it so could you help me out please thank you
charlie - USA
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Aristotle was better known in other areas than mathematics. In fact, many of his works have been lost. One part of mathematics that he did much in was in logic, which can apply to the sciences too.
An article on Aristotle and mathematics is at:
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/aristotle-mathematics/
I hope that helps.
How did early life influence his philosophy?
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October 17, 2008
Aristotle lived an interesting life as a sphilosopher of his time or even today. My question is, how did his early life infuluence his state philosophy? How is his state philosophy relevant to today's life?
Evarist - Tanzania
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Aristotle observed and learned from his father, who was a renown physician. His family was well-educated and he went to the famous Plato's Academy, where they studied and discussed philosophy.
How did Aristotle die?
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June 19, 2007
How di Aristotle actually die? I am not sure and I really need to know for my project.
Jess - New Zealand
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Aristotle died in 322 BC of a disease of the digestive organs.
How did Aristotle die?
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January 30, 2006
How did Aristotle actually die Of old age? no because he was only about 62 but anyways how could someone with so much insight not be a owner of a bigger school everyone pretty much new how smart he was and that he should be a leader. Also what happened with Aristotles son Also i think that Aristotle made such a difference in our world today because he gave us the knowledge and wants us to feel the same way about life and Philosophy!
Brittany
Brittany - Canada
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In those days most people didn't live to 62. Also, since he died shortly after he was forced out of Athens, he may have died other than naturally. There isn't much information on how he actually died.
Even if he was so smart, people with opposing political views felt he was dangerous, especially since he was close to the king. Note that a smart person is not necessarily one who becomes a leader. Political connections are more important. In the time of kings, it depends on who your parents were.
Apparently, Aristotle's son didn't have the talent he had, since little is known about him or what he did.
Aristotle and astronomy
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March 23, 2005
Hello, I am trying to find out the discoveries that Aristople actually made during his life in astonamy. I believe that he did find the different allignments of the planets. But could you please specify the different belifs he had and what other things he discovered. I have read your site but i'm still very unlear. Thank you and please may you apply to me asap.
Joanne - United Kindom, England
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Aristotle had an explanation of the universe and the motion of stars and planets. See the following sites for more information:
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/GreekScience/Students/Tom/AristotleAstro.html
http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/retrograde/aristotle.html
Aristotle and war
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October 6, 2003
how would aristotle felt about the Patriot Act and Terrorism Project that were ceated for the safety of the American People, after 9/11/01
How did he feel about people in general and War
l -
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I'm not sure how he would feel about those things. Although he had beliefs about things, they were also tempered by the times and his surroundings.
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