Aristotle

The First Teacher

The first modern biography of Aristotlestudent of Plato, tutor to Alexander, and architect of ideas still studied around the world

Aristotle stands among the most brilliant and influential figures in history, the inventor of almost every subject studied in universities today, from biology to political science to literary criticism to logic. Yet until now his life has remained a mystery.

In this book, Philip Freeman brings Aristotle (384322 BCE) vividly to life, from his orphan childhood to his years as Platos student in Athens and his role as tutor to Alexander the Great in Macedonia. Drawing on ancient sources and modern scholarship, Freeman traces Aristotles journey through a world of political upheaval and intellectual revolution, revealing Aristotle not only as a philosopher but as a scientist, literary critic, and seeker of happinessa man who dissected sea creatures, mapped the stars, and invented