Aristotle's teaching became the philosophical foundations for:

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  1. Realism 
  2. Idealism 
  3. Naturalism 
  4. Existentialism

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  • Aristotle was a Greek philosopher who lived from 384-322 BCE. He was a student of Plato and tutored Alexander the Great.
  • Aristotle's teachings covered a wide range of subjects, including ethics, politics, metaphysics, logic, and biology.
  • He believed in finding a "golden mean" between excess and deficiency in all things, and his ethical theory emphasized the concept of virtues and the importance of practical wisdom in leading a fulfilling life.
  • In politics, Aristotle argued for a constitutional government based on the principle of rule by the middle class.
  • In metaphysics, he posited that reality is composed of matter and form, and that the ultimate goal of human life is to attain happiness and intellectual understanding.

 

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