Aristotle's Life
Where was Aristotle born?
Stagira.
What was the name of Aristotle's school?
The Lyceum.
What word did Aristotle use for happiness?
Eudaimonia.
What was Aristotle's first love?
Biology.
In what year was Aristotle born?
384 BC.
In which city was the Lyceum established?
Athens.
What did Aristotle invent?
Formal logic.
Which famous king did Aristotle teach?
Alexander the Great.
Who was Aristotle's famous teacher?
Plato.
Which Greek god was the Lyceum dedicated to?
Apollo.
What are the three parts of a syllogism?
Two premises and conclusion.
Major Premise
Minor Premise
Conclusion
What did Aristotle study in Lesbos?
Marine life.
How old was Aristotle when he joined the Academy?
Seventeen. (17)
What were Aristotle's students called?
The Peripatetics. (The Strollers)
What is induction?
Reasoning from specific facts.
What did Aristotle establish at the Lyceum for scientific research?
Zoo, botanical, garden , laboratories and library
What was the name of Aristotle's father?
Nicomachus.
How many years did the Lyceum endure?
Almost 800 years.
What is the main purpose of logic?
Valid reasoning.
Where did Aristotle die in 322 BC?
Chalcis.