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    Aristóteles (en. Aristotle)

    /a.ɾisˈto.teles/

    Meaning & Definition

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    noun
    Greek philosopher, born in Stagira in 384 BC, known for being the founder of ethics, logic, and biology.
    Aristotle postulated that virtue is a mean between two extremes.
    Aristóteles postuló que la virtud es un término medio entre dos extremos.
    Author of numerous works that span various disciplines, including metaphysics and politics.
    In his work 'Politics,' Aristotle analyzes the organization of the city-state.
    En su obra 'Política', Aristóteles analiza la organización de la ciudad-estado.
    Reference in contemporary philosophical debates, many current theories are based on his original thoughts.
    Aristotle's theory of knowledge remains relevant in modern philosophy.
    La teoría del conocimiento de Aristóteles sigue siendo relevante en la filosofía moderna.

    Etymology

    The name 'Aristotle' comes from the ancient Greek Ἀριστοτέλης (Aristotélēs), which means 'the best purpose.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    aristotelian
    Relating to or belonging to Aristotle or his teachings.
    aristotélico
    virtue as a means
    Aristotelian concept of how virtue lies between two extremes.
    la virtud como medio
    telos
    The purpose or the ultimate goal of a being, an important term in Aristotle's philosophy.
    telos

    Related Words

    Plato
    Greek philosopher, teacher of Aristotle, whose work heavily influenced Western philosophy.
    Platón
    ethics
    Philosophical discipline that studies morality, greatly developed by Aristotle.
    ética
    logic
    Formal system of reasoning developed and systematized by Aristotle.
    la lógica

    Slang Meanings

    Used in academic discussions to refer to a high level of reasoning or argumentation.
    Your analysis is so aristotelian that it seems like it came from a philosophical lecture.
    Tu análisis es tan aristotélico que parece salido de una conferencia filosófica.
    Reference to a very rigorous or formal approach in the discussion of ideas.
    Don't use such an aristotelian argument if you're not sure what you're talking about.
    No uses un argumento tan aristotélico si no estás seguro de lo que hablas.