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Aristotle in Outline by Timothy A. Robinson

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Key Takeaways

  • Aristotle is a "systematic" thinker - his philosophies, thoughts, ideas are all interconnected so unless you get an understanding of his beliefs in other areas, some concepts might seem strange/inconsistent
  • Reasons for studying Aristotle
    • Represents a case study of systematic thought and is more accessible than many alternatives
    • Is a very methodical philosopher - steps and procedures taken to reach conclusions are laid out and consistent - allowing readers today to follow easily
    • His findings have been extremely influential
    • Many of his conclusions have been outdated but his theories on political science and ethics are still viable
    • Read the works of one of the great men of history ("He [Aristotle], if anyone, truly felt comfortable in this universe")
What I got out of it
  1. Great read for people just getting into philosophy and/or Aristotle and wanting to get a broad understanding of his thinking. Of course it is incomplete but its purpose is well-served as you get to see Aristotle's main points in wisdom/science, ethics and politics.