Western Civilization I / Unit 4 WC1 0318 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Aristotle: The Senses, the Political Animal, the Lyceum
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The idea
Aristotle, three eighty-four to three twenty-two on the witness, founded the Lyceum after being passed over for the Academy. Senses are reliable enough; the philosopher's duty is detailed knowledge of the world. Humans are political animals whose politics can be improved.
In practice
Tutor of Alexander; authority into the Renaissance despite errors.
Where people slip
The anchor's claim that he single-handedly founded four disciplines is its own.
Your place on the trail
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