Aristotle

"Aristotle" by A. E. Taylor is a scholarly exploration of the life and works of the famed philosopher written in the early 20th century. The text delves into Aristotle's monumental contributions to various fields, including philosophy and science, and emphasizes his lasting influence on subsequent intellectual thought. A primary focus is on how Aristotle’s ideas shaped not only philosophical discourse but also aspects of modern literature and science. The opening of the book discusses the significance of Aristotle as one of the few philosophers whose name and ideas are widely recognized, akin to figures in poetry and history. It reviews key aspects of his life, noting his birth in Stagirus and formative years spent at Plato’s Academy in Athens. The section outlines Aristotle's various roles, including his time as a tutor to Alexander the Great and his establishment of the Lyceum, presenting a backdrop to his development as a thinker. Additionally, it touches upon the importance of his philosophical methods and categorization of scientific knowledge, establishing the foundation for further discussion of his principles in later chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Alfred Edward Taylor, usually cited as A. E. Taylor, was a British idealist philosopher most famous for his contributions to the philosophy of idealism in his writings on metaphysics, the philosophy of religion, moral philosophy, and the scholarship of Plato. He was a fellow of the British Academy (1911) and president of the Aristotelian Society from 1928 to 1929. At Oxford he was made an honorary fellow of New College in 1931. In an age of universal upheaval and strife, he was a notable defender of Idealism in the Anglophone world.