Birth of Aristóteles
Aristóteles was born in Stagira, a small town in northern Greece. His early life and education would shape his philosophical outlook and future contributions to various fields.
384 BC
367 BC
Study at Plato's Academy
At the age of 17, Aristóteles joined Plato's Academy in Athens, where he studied for about 20 years. This period greatly influenced his philosophical development, although he would later diverge from Plato's ideas.
347 BC
Death of Plato and Departure from the Academy
After Plato's death, Aristóteles left the Academy and spent time traveling and studying in Asia Minor and the island of Lesbos, where he conducted research in biology and natural sciences.
343 BC
Tutoring Alexander the Great
Aristóteles was appointed as the tutor to Alexander the Great, providing him with an education that blended philosophy, ethics, and science, which would later influence Alexander's leadership style.
335 BC
Establishment of the Lyceum
Aristóteles founded the Lyceum in Athens, a school that emphasized empirical research and inquiry, contrasting with Plato's Academy. The Lyceum became a center for philosophical and scientific studies.
323 BC
Death of Alexander the Great and Return to Athens
After Alexander's death, Aristóteles returned to Athens, where he faced political challenges but continued to teach and write extensively, solidifying his legacy as a philosopher.
322 BC
Death of Aristóteles
Aristóteles passed away in Euboea, leaving behind a vast body of work that would influence generations of thinkers in philosophy, science, and ethics.
1st Century AD
Rediscovery of Aristóteles's Works in the Roman Empire
During the Roman Empire, Aristóteles's works were rediscovered and studied, influencing Roman philosophers and contributing to the development of Western philosophy.
9th Century AD
Translation into Arabic
Aristóteles's works were translated into Arabic, preserving his ideas during the Middle Ages and allowing them to influence Islamic scholars and philosophers.
12th Century AD
Reintroduction to Europe during the Renaissance
Aristóteles's texts were reintroduced to Europe through Latin translations, sparking a revival of interest in his philosophy and contributing to the Renaissance humanism movement.
17th Century AD
Influence on Modern Philosophy
Aristóteles's ideas began to influence modern philosophers such as Descartes and Kant, who engaged with his concepts of logic and metaphysics, shaping contemporary philosophical discourse.
19th Century AD
Rise of Aristotelianism in Academic Philosophy
The 19th century saw a resurgence of Aristotelian thought, with scholars advocating for the relevance of Aristóteles's ideas in contemporary philosophical debates and ethics.
20th Century AD
Analytic Philosophy and Aristóteles's Logic
Aristóteles's contributions to logic were foundational to the development of analytic philosophy, influencing philosophers such as Frege and Russell who built upon his work to develop modern logic.
21st Century AD
Continued Relevance of Aristóteles in Modern Discourse
Aristóteles's works continue to be studied in various fields, including ethics, political theory, and science, demonstrating his lasting impact on contemporary thought and education.
