Category: Philosophy
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Aristotle’s views on knowledge and learning
In contrast to his predecessors, Aristotle (384-322 BC) built his theory of knowledge on empiricism. The main principle of empiricism is that knowledge can only […]
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Examples of Aristotle’s theory of rhetoric and persuasion
History provides compelling illustrations of the rhetoric and persuasion techniques identified by Aristotle (384-322 BC) in his work “Rhetoric.” Each example is using the Aristotelian […]
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Putting Aristotle’s theory of rhetoric and persuasion into practice
In his work “Rhetoric,” Aristotle (384-322 BC) identified a triad of pillars for persuasion and effective speaking. His three pillars (ethos, pathos and logos) refer […]
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Aristotle’s theory of rhetoric and persuasion
In his work “Rhetoric,” Aristotle (384-322 BC) presents the three principles of effective communication and persuasion. He names them “ethos,” “pathos,” and “logos.” “Ethos” refers […]
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Aristotle’s thoughts on the purpose of art and beauty
Aristotle (384-322 BC) devoted his “Poetics” to defining art and beauty, especially in the field of theatre. For Aristotle, art consists of a reality imitation […]
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Aristotle’s thoughts on tragedy and literature
Aristotle (384-322 BC) outlined his thoughts on tragedy in his work “Poetics.” He regarded tragedy as an art form evoking pity and fear, leading the […]
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Aristotle’s philosophy of aesthetics
Aristotle (384-322 BC) presented his theory of aesthetics in his work “Poetics,” which is primarily devoted to literature and theatre. For defining art, Aristotle employed […]
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Education and Aristotle’s theory of virtue and character development
Aristotle (384-322 BC) made a large understatement in his work “Politics” by writing that “education is the best provision for old age.” He should have […]
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Putting Aristotle’s theory of virtue and character development into practice
Various thinkers have tried to put rational systems of virtues and character development into practice. Their attempts have attained success to the extent that they […]
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Opponents to Aristotle’s theory of virtue and character development
The sound principles established by Aristotle (384-322 BC) in the field of ethics were quickly abandoned. His philosophy of virtue and character development gathered a […]
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