Tinjauan Biografi Tokoh Filsafat: Aristoteles

Abstract

Aristotle, who lived in the 4th century BC, was an ancient Greek philosopher who is considered one of the greatest figures in the history of Western philosophy. He was a student of Plato and mentor of Alexander the Great. Aristotle's works cover various scientific disciplines such as logic, ethics, metaphysics, politics, biology, physics, astronomy, and many more. Many of Aristotle's thoughts and concepts influenced the development of philosophy, science and politics in the West. For example, he formulated the laws of formal logic known as syllogisms, which became the basis for centuries of logical thinking. He also developed ethical concepts such as happiness, virtue, and justice. Aristotle was also a naturalist who was interested in the natural world. One of his famous works is the "Historia Animalium," which is an account of many species of animals. His scientific works helped form the basis for the sciences of biology and zoology. Politically, Aristotle made a major contribution to political thought with his work "Politics." He considered various forms of government and advocated a republican form with a rule of law as the ideal form. Even though Aristotle has been dead for thousands of years, his influence on philosophy and human knowledge is still felt today. His work became the basis for many developments in various fields of knowledge, and he is considered one of the most influential thinkers in history.