“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle Aristotle (384–322 BC) was a Greek philosopher, scientist, and polymath who made significant contributions to various fields of knowledge, including philosophy, natural science, ethics, politics, and more. He was a student of Plato and later became the tutor toContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Excellence”
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Quote of the Day: Education
“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” Aristotle Aristotle (384-322 BCE) was a renowned ancient Greek philosopher, scientist, and polymath. He was born in Stagira, Greece, and became a student of Plato at the Academy in Athens. Aristotle’s contributions spanned numerous fields, including philosophy, logic, biology, physics, ethics, politics, andContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Education”
Aristotle’s argument against democracy.
Aristotle’s argument against democracy – but was he right? Aristotle believed the best type of government was by monarchy, or, at the very least, by aristocracy. Democracy was not to be encouraged! To better understand this seemingly somewhat outdated and extreme “right-wing” view, we must look at his philosophical reasonings for his proposition. Aristotle linkedContinue reading “Aristotle’s argument against democracy.”
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