Up until the 19 th century, philosophers contemplating human nature and the meaning of life continued to be guided by Aristotle’s underlying contention that there exists an essence within us ...

Many of the sayings we use daily were first coined by Aristotle (384-BC – 322 BC). His studies in living the Good Life (nothing to do with Felicity Kendall looking seductive in dungarees and ...

On the anniversary of their short-lived marriage, take a look back at the big day and their life afterward as a couple. Jacqueline Kennedy and Aristotle Onassis were reportedly long-time friends ...

The life of millionaire shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis is a riches to rags—and back to riches again—story. His underhanded ...

And indeed the use made of slaves and of tame animals is not very different; for both with their bodies minister to the needs of life. Aristotle, Politics Slaves were not totally incapable of ...

Aristotle is always searching for an "ultimate or final good" in both the life of an individual and the of life of a political body. Aristotelian methodology includes designating various "goods ...

Just as a plant’s purpose is to grow and bear fruit, human beings have a purpose: to live a flourishing life, which Aristotle calls eudaimonia. Aristotle’s virtue ethics encourages us to look ...