The Brief History of Aristotle's 'Poetics' Aristotle (384-322 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and polymath whose work has profoundly influenced various fields, including philosophy, science, politics, ethics, and literature. Born in Stagira, a small town in northern Greece, he was a student of Plato and later became the tutor of Alexander the Great. His contributions laid the foundation for much of Western intellectual thought. Early Life and Education: - Aristotle was born to Nicomachus, the court physician to the Macedonian king, which provided him with early exposure to the biological sciences. - At the age of 17, he moved to Athens to study at Plato's Academy, where he remained for 20 years, both as a student and a teacher. Philosophical Contributions: - Logic: Aristotle is known as the "Father of Logic" for developing the syllogistic method, a form of deductive reasoning. - Metaphysics: His work in metaphysics explores the nature of reality, substance, causa