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Aristotle
Life and Contributions

1. ARISTOTLE

2. Greek Philosopher 384BC – 322BC Disciple of Plato Tutor to Alexander of Macedonia

3. Lyceum was the school started by him. Masterpiece : Politics Realist

4. He was Known as Father of Logic Father of Biology Father of Zoology Father of Political Science

5. Educational Contributions of Aristotle MEANING Education is the process of systematic training and instruction whereby the citizen may be enabled to realise the synthesis of the ideals of the best man and best citizen. AIM . C reation of a sound mind in a sound body . He emphasized in making an individual a good human being.

6. 3 Stages in the Development of an individual Stage 1- The period of physical growth . Education for body/ physical development Stage 2- The period of irrational appetite or passion . Education for character formation Stage 3- The period of reason . Education for the intellect

7. Curriculum Suggested by Aristotle Gymnastics and Drill Inculcation of good habits Music for leisure Study of Biology and natural history Art and literature, science and religion Moral education/ Training Habit formation

8. State wise curriculum Suggested by Aristotle First 7 years : Stress on physical education 7 – 14 years : Reading, writing, music 14 – 21 years : Arithmetic, biology, geometry, metaphysics Above 21 years : Politics, religion, psychology

9. Quotes by Aristotle on education

10. Taxonomy of living organisms First scientific attempt to classify living organisms was made by Aristotle. He developed the first system of classification of organisms in his book History of Animals/ Historia Animalium ( Latin) . Taxonomy : Branch of biology which deals with grouping and naming of organisms

11. Aristotle’s classification

12. LIVING ORGANISMS Plants Animals Herbs Shrubs Trees Based on place they lived Based on blood

13. ANIMALS Where they live Presence of RBCs Land Dwellers Water Dwellers RBCs present RBCs absent Air Dwellers

14. ANIMALS Red blood Mammals Lizards Birds Fish No red blood Hard bodies Soft bodies Insects Shell Shell fish No shell Jelly fish

15. Aristotle is one of the greatest thinkers in the history of Western science and philosophy. He gained much of his wisdom and knowledge through his experience and observation.