Aristotle
The First Teacher
$36.34
- Hardcover
192 pages
- Release Date
13 November 2026
Summary
The first modern biography of Aristotle-student of Plato, tutor to Alexander, and architect of ideas still studied around the world
Aristotle stands among the most brilliant and influential figures in history, the inventor of almost every subject studied in universities today, from biology to political science to literary criticism to logic. Yet until now his life has remained a mystery.
In this book, Philip Freeman brings Aristotle (384-322 BCE) vividly to li…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780300279948 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0300279949 |
| Author: | Philip Freeman |
| Publisher: | Yale University Press |
| Imprint: | Yale University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 13 November 2026 |
| Weight: | 450g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 160mm x 240mm |
| Series: | Ancient Lives |
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Critics Review
“Few people have exerted a greater influence than Aristotle. Yet his life is shrouded in mystery and legend. With this concise and elegant construction, Philip Freeman has performed a tremendous service while also shedding light on this pivotal period of Ancient Greek and European history.”—Neel Burton, author of The Gang of Three: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle
“This book brings one of antiquity’s most formidable minds to life with clarity and verve, tracing his journey from the Macedonian court to Plato’s Academy and beyond. A fine introduction for any reader curious to know about this extraordinary philosopher.”—Armand D’Angour, author of Socrates in Love
Philip Freeman
Philip Freeman is Fletcher Jones Chair of Western Culture and professor of the humanities at Pepperdine University. His books include Julian: Rome’s Last Pagan Emperor; Hannibal: Rome’s Greatest Enemy; Alexander the Great; and Julius Caesar.
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