Definition of educational philosophy by aristotle biography
Definition of educational philosophy by aristotle biography
Definition of educational philosophy by aristotle biography book.
Aristotle – On Education
Dr. V.K.Maheshwari, M.A(Socio, Phil) B.Sc. M. Ed, Ph.D
Former Principal, K.L.D.A.V.(P.G) College, Roorkee, India
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and scientist, better known as the teacher of Alexander the Great.
Aristotle was one of the great polymaths of his time. He studied under Plato and therefore learnt much about the great philosophic traditions of Socrates.
Definition of educational philosophy by aristotle biography pdf
But, Aristotle was more than just a good student; he had an independent mind and was able to question many different things and sought to resolve difficult questions and previously unsolvable problems.
Aristotle was born in Stagira, Chalcidice, which is approximately 55km east of Thessaloniki, in 384 B.C.
His father Nicomachus named him Aristotle, which means “the best purpose”. His father served as a personal physician to King Amyntas of Macedon. Being a physician’s son, he was inspired to his father’s scientific work but didn’t show much interest in medicine.
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