History of Political Thought: Aristotle's Life and Influence

Where was Aristotle born?

Southern Macedonia

At what age did Aristotle migrate to Athens?

17

Which school did Aristotle establish in 334 BC?

The Lyceum

What did Aristotle teach Alexander the Great and his friends?

Medicine, philosophy, religion, morals, and art Signup and view all the answers

Which area of knowledge is Aristotle known as the founder of?

Logic Signup and view all the answers

How long did Aristotle study at Plato's school, the Academy?

20 years Signup and view all the answers

What is Aristotle's concept of Eudaimonia?

Happiness Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, what is teleology?

The seeking of ends Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, what is 'Arete'?

Virtue or Excellence Signup and view all the answers

In Aristotle's political thought, what is 'Polity'?

A state in which rich and poor respect each other’s rights and the best-qualified citizens rule with the consent of all Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, what is the foundation of the state?

The greatest good Signup and view all the answers

What did Aristotle believe is the best way to understand why things are the way they are?

To understand what purpose they were designed to serve Signup and view all the answers

'Polity' in Aristotle's political thought is characterized by which type of rule?

'Mixed' constitution typified by the rule of the 'middle' group of citizens Signup and view all the answers

What did Aristotle consider as the highest human good?

'Eudaimonia' (Happiness) Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, what is 'Teleology' based on?

'Telos' (end, purpose or goal) and 'Logos' (explanation or reason) Signup and view all the answers