Biographical timeline of Greek philosopher and polymath Aristotle, founder of the Lyceum and formal logic, from his birth in Stagira to his death in Chalcis, covering his education under Plato, tutelage of Alexander the Great, and composition of his major works.
Aristotle is born in the Greek city of Stagira, Chalcidice, to Nicomachus, court physician to King Amyntas III of Macedon. #Aristotle #Philosophy
Aristotle travels from Stagira to Athens to study at the Academy, marking his first exposure to Platonic philosophy. #Athens #Education
At age 17, Aristotle moves to Athens to study at Plato's Academy, where he remains for approximately 20 years. #Plato #Academy
Aristotle writes the early dialogue 'Protrepticus', urging the study of philosophy, likely during his Academy period. #Philosophy #Aristotle )
Aristotle begins composing his logical treatises later collected as the 'Organon', including 'Categories' and 'On Interpretation'. #Logic #Aristotle
After Plato's death, Aristotle, together with Xenocrates, leaves Athens at the invitation of Hermias, ruler of Atarneus in Asia Minor. #Plato #Aristotle
After Plato's death, Aristotle leaves Athens with Xenocrates and heads to Assos in Asia Minor, invited by Hermias. #Travel #Philosophy
Aristotle marries Pythias, the niece and adopted daughter of Hermias of Atarneus, with whom he has a daughter named Pythias. #Aristotle #Biography
Aristotle's wife Pythias gives birth to a daughter, also named Pythias, who later marries three times and continues his lineage. #Family #Aristotle
King Philip II of Macedon invites Aristotle to tutor his son Alexander, then aged 13, at the Macedonian court in Pella. #AlexanderTheGreat #Aristotle
Pythias, Aristotle's first wife, dies; Aristotle later forms a relationship with Herpyllis, who bears him a son named Nicomachus. #Aristotle #Biography
Aristotle composes works on philosophy and rhetoric for Alexander, including the lost 'On the Philosophy of the Divine'. #Philosophy #Aristotle
Alexander, under Aristotle's tutelage, commands the cavalry at the Battle of Chaeronea, leading to Macedonian dominance in Greece. #Alexander #History )
King Philip II is assassinated; Alexander ascends the throne, and Aristotle's influence on the new king continues. #Alexander #History
Upon returning to Athens, Aristotle establishes his own school, the Lyceum (Peripatetic school), where he lectures and conducts research. #Lyceum #Philosophy )
After tutoring Alexander, Aristotle returns to Athens and establishes the Lyceum, his own philosophical school. #Lyceum #Aristotle
With support from Alexander, Aristotle launches systematic research in natural history, politics, and constitutions, collecting specimens and data. #Science #Aristotle
Alexander launches his campaign against the Persian Empire, sending biological specimens and political data to Aristotle. #Science #History
Aristotle writes his foundational work 'Physics', covering natural philosophy, motion, causality, and the four causes. #Physics #Philosophy )
Aristotle writes 'On the Heavens', discussing cosmology, the nature of the universe, and celestial motion. #Cosmology #Aristotle
Aristotle writes 'Meteorology', covering weather phenomena, earthquakes, and geological processes. #Meteorology #Science )
Aristotle writes 'On Generation and Corruption', discussing coming-to-be and passing-away, and elemental transformations. #Physics #Philosophy
Aristotle writes the 'Eudemian Ethics', a less-read but significant ethical treatise named after his student Eudemus. #Ethics #Philosophy
Aristotle writes 'Metaphysics', exploring being, substance, potentiality, and actuality, and critiquing Platonic forms. #Metaphysics #Philosophy )
Aristotle writes the 'Constitution of Athens', an empirical study of Athenian political history and institutions. #Politics #History
Aristotle writes 'Nicomachean Ethics', his major work on virtue ethics, happiness, and moral character. #Ethics #Philosophy
Aristotle writes 'Politics', analyzing constitutions, citizenship, justice, and the ideal state. #Politics #Philosophy )
Aristotle writes detailed anatomical studies in 'Parts of Animals', emphasizing teleological explanations. #Biology #Science
Aristotle writes 'Rhetoric', a systematic treatise on persuasion, ethos, pathos, and logos. #Rhetoric #Philosophy )
Aristotle writes 'Poetics', examining tragedy, epic poetry, and the principles of dramatic structure. #Poetics #Literature )
Aristotle writes 'On the Motion of Animals', exploring locomotion and the role of the soul in movement. #Biology #Psychology
Aristotle writes 'On the Soul', his treatise on psychology, perception, intellect, and the nature of the soul. #Psychology #Philosophy
Aristotle writes 'On the Progression of Animals', analyzing gait and locomotion across species. #Biology #Science
Aristotle writes 'Prior Analytics', formalizing syllogistic logic and deduction. #Logic #Philosophy
Aristotle writes 'Posterior Analytics', discussing scientific demonstration, definitions, and the nature of knowledge. #Logic #Epistemology
Aristotle writes 'Magna Moralia', a shorter ethical work, though its authenticity is debated. #Ethics #Philosophy
Aristotle writes 'History of Animals', a groundbreaking empirical study of animal anatomy, behavior, and classification. #Biology #Science
Aristotle writes 'Topics', a treatise on dialectical reasoning and the art of constructing arguments from probable premises. #Logic #Dialectic )
Alexander dies in Babylon, leading to anti-Macedonian sentiment in Athens and threats to Aristotle's safety. #AlexanderTheGreat #History
Aristotle writes 'Parts of Animals', analyzing anatomical structures and their functions in various species. #Anatomy #Science
Fearing prosecution, Aristotle leaves Athens and retreats to his mother's family estate in Chalcis, Euboea. #Aristotle #Biography
Aristotle's will, preserved by Diogenes Laërtius, provides for his family, including his son Nicomachus and companion Herpyllis; Herpyllis dies later. #Biography #Aristotle
Aristotle writes 'Generation of Animals', examining reproduction, embryonic development, and heredity. #Biology #Science
Aristotle dies of natural causes at age 62 in Chalcis, leaving behind a vast body of work and the Lyceum. #Aristotle #Philosophy
Aristotle writes 'Sophistical Refutations', identifying and analyzing fallacious arguments. #Logic #Fallacies