Saturday, March 5, 2011
The King Philip chose the tutor for Alexander wisely. Aristotle was a logical thinker who followed mostly Christian views. He also was into the sciences, since his father of the King’s physician. In the time period that Aristotle lived he was often considered eccentric or odd. Aristotle taught Alexander many things, in Meiz, this was the place where Alexander was tutored. Aristotle had mostly a formal relationship with Alexander and taught him regular subjects. Alexander respected his tutor and mentor he took heed to what Aristotle said. Alexander took Aristotle’s word to shape himself into a strong man of honor. Even though Aristotle believed that conquers were barbarians that lacked sense. Alexander craved power and honor and he soon became what his father wanted him to be. Alexander did listen carefully to Aristotle because he studied and had a want to receive honor. The only thing that Alexander may have disagreed with his teacher is about conquers. Alexander took the knowledge he learned from Aristotle, like geometry and the sciences and used it in his life. It was even said he would give medicine he created to friends.
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Brian your work is very hard to read. There is a lot of it and it gives me a migraine. Until you change it I cant read it. But i do think you are right about how Aristotle was great. He was a perfect teacher for Alexander.
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@wernsam14
ReplyDeleteI don't exactly follow your criticism.
@brian
I would like to read more specific information; rather than talk "about" Aristotle, give quotes of what he actually said: http://www.fordham.edu/HALSALL/ancient/asbook07.html#Philosophy