Aristotle
Aristotle (384-322 BC), Greek philosopher and scientist. After studying under Plato, he became tutor to Alexander the Great. When Alexander became king of Macedonia in 336, Aristotle founded the Lyceum in Athens as a community for research. On Alexander’s death in 323 Aristotle left Athens for political reasons, dying the following year. He wrote more than 400 books, covering every branch of learning; his work in biology, logic, and political science was of particular importance.
