aristotle
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˈɛɹəˌstɑtəɫ// aris·to·tle
n. a famous Greek philosopher from ancient times. He wrote many books about logic, science, and how people should live.
n. the ancient Greek philosopher who founded formal logic and made foundational contributions to biology, ethics, and political theory.
Aristotle wrote many important books on philosophy.
Students read Aristotle's works to understand the roots of Western political thought.
Aristotle's emphasis on empirical observation laid the groundwork for the scientific method, distinguishing his approach from the purely abstract reasoning of his teacher, Plato.
From Ancient Greek Ἀριστοτέλης (Aristotélēs).