Aristotle

Aristotle, born in 384 BCE in Stagira, Greece, was a towering figure in Western philosophy and science. A student of Plato, he later became the tutor of Alexander the Great, which revealed his deep understanding of human nature and the world. Aristotle's explorative mind led him to cover a vast range of topics, from ethics and politics to metaphysics and biology, laying the groundwork for many fields of study that continue to influence our thinking today. His method of inquiry and emphasis on empirical observation marked a significant shift in philosophical thought.

Despite living over two millennia ago, Aristotle's insights remain remarkably relevant. His works invite readers to contemplate the nature of knowledge, virtue, and the good life, encouraging a reflective approach to understanding ourselves and our surroundings. As you delve into his writings available in this app, you'll discover a wealth of wisdom that resonates with timeless questions and challenges. Enjoy exploring the mind of one of history's greatest thinkers!

Opuscula

Read by Geoffrey Edwards


Aristotle



Opuscula is a collection of shorter books that may or may not have been written by Aristotle.1. On Colours2. On Things Heard3. Physiognomoni…

On the Parts of Animals

Read by Geoffrey Edwards


Aristotle



On the Parts of Animals (Greek: ΠΕΡΙ ΖΩΩΝ ΜΟΡΙΩΝ; Latin: De Partibus Animalium) by Aristotle (ΑΡΙΣΤΟΤΕΛΗΣ). The first book asks whether anim…

Meteorology, On the Universe & On Breath

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Aristotle



Meteorology (Greek: Μετεωρολογικά; Latin: Meteorologica or Meteora) by Aristotle Translated by Erwin Wentworth Webster before he fell in act…

History of Animals

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(Greek: Τῶν περὶ τὰ ζῷα ἱστοριῶν, Ton peri ta zoia historion, "Inquiries on Animals"; Latin: Historia Animalium, "History of …

Generation of Animals

Read by Geoffrey Edwards


Aristotle



Generation of Animals (or On the Generation of Animals; Greek: Περὶ ζῴων γενέσεως (Peri Zoion Geneseos); Latin: De Generatione Animalium) Bo…

Ἀθηναίων πολιτεία (The Constitution of the Athenians)

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Η Αθηναίων Πολιτεία του Αριστοτέλη γράφτηκε μεταξύ 328 και 322 πΧ. Περιέχει πολλές πληροφορίες για την πολιτειακή εξέλιξη των Αθηναίων αλλά …

Rhetoric to Alexander & On Virtues and Vices

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Aristotle



Rhetoric to Alexander (Latin: Rhetorica ad Alexandrum; Ancient Greek: Τέχνη ῥητορική) is attributed to Aristotle but may have been written b…

Movement & Progression of Animals

Read by Geoffrey Edwards


Aristotle



Movement of Animals (or On the Motion of Animals; Greek Περὶ ζῴων κινήσεως; Latin De Motu Animalium) begins with a discussion of the physics…

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