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ARISTOTLE (384-322 b.c.)

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From: Young Students Learning Library
Date: 19960101
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One of the greatest philosophers of all time was Aristotle of ancient Greece. He was the student of another great philosopher, Plato. Aristotle joined Plato's school in Athens when he was 18. He stayed there until Plato died, 20 years later.

Aristotle became well known as a philosopher during those years. In 342 b.c., King Philip of Macedonia called Aristotle to teach his son, Alexander, who would later be called Alexander the Great. Aristotle returned to Athens after seven years in Macedonia. Alexander, who had since become king, gave Aristotle money to set up his own ...

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