Aristotle is one of the most influential people in human history because of his book, Logic. It influences the way we think. I can't think of any other way for something to make sense to me unless it is logical.
I think that
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Arcadevere
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Of course! Aristotle was influenced by the three major names in science and human history (Socrates, Plato and Hippocrates). and it just merged in him. So if those three people were watching him, they would say "we're so proud of you kiddo"
He also had time to be a teacher for Alexander The Great!! Im guessing it was not military tactics but something else he teached... Perhaps integration! And that was the reason why he had all his generals take persian wifes after he conquered them. But he did marry a Persian Princess himself so he led by example!
Alas, humanity has lost so many great minds. Aristotle is not longer with us, Newton has passed away, and Einstein has died. And to make matters worse, I’m not feeling well today. 
Beware false logic and circular reasoning. Modus ponens, modus tollens, truth tables, syllogisms, venns and such. I love logic and while it serves me well, I often stupidly follow my heart and go with my gut instinct.
I think that I need to take some time off from the website. Have a good summer folks and see you in the fall sometimes. You are a good group of people. Enjoy 'End Of Watch'! All the best, mal.
...hopefully no-one has offended you and nothing else is amiss...you're a good man....blessings upon you.....
Aristotle was a huge influence, and indeed, much of Renaissance thought, which formed a lot of the basis for the Western approach, was based on him. Arguably one of the biggest. Thomas Aquinas, I'm sure, can trace a philosophic lineage to Aristotle.
But I'm not a complete Aristotle fan. The prevalence of categorization and dualism don't appeal to me. I see the world and human nature as a continual spectrum with lots of overlap and cross-pollination. While some like to be black and white, I'm more of a Roy G. Biv guy. I guess I'm more of a realistic Sophist, if I were going to adopt a label, which I wouldn't do.
Actually, I think I'm more of a Buddhist, just without the belief structure. But I'm not ready to start a thread on Siddhartha.
But I'm not a complete Aristotle fan. The prevalence of categorization and dualism don't appeal to me. I see the world and human nature as a continual spectrum with lots of overlap and cross-pollination. While some like to be black and white, I'm more of a Roy G. Biv guy. I guess I'm more of a realistic Sophist, if I were going to adopt a label, which I wouldn't do.
Actually, I think I'm more of a Buddhist, just without the belief structure. But I'm not ready to start a thread on Siddhartha.