Biography
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher who founded Western philosophy and tutored Alexander the Great.
Early Start
Aristotle studied at Plato's Academy from age 17 and later founded his own school, the Lyceum.
Challenges Overcome
Aristotle was passed over to lead the Academy but went on to surpass his teacher.
Key Achievements
- Founded Western philosophy
- Tutored Alexander the Great
- Wrote on every subject
- Influenced 2,000+ years of thought
Why They Inspire Us
Aristotle shows that systematic thinking can understand everything.
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."