Discovered the Hidden Side of Aristotle: More Than Just a Thinker

Nehal Ahmed Jumani
Medpage
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2 min readDec 24, 2023

You probably know Aristotle as a big-shot philosopher from Ancient Greece, but there’s a side to him that often stays in the background. Beyond all the deep thinking and smart words, Aristotle was actually a hands-on guy.

Imagine Aristotle not just sitting and pondering but going outside and looking at plants and animals. Yes, he was into biology! He liked checking out nature and understanding how things work in the real world, not just in his head.

And guess what? Aristotle wasn’t a loner, either. He had lots of friends, not just brainy ones. He hung out with all sorts of people, making connections beyond the world of deep thoughts. One of his pals was even Alexander the Great, a super famous leader back then.

But wait, there’s more! Aristotle had a funny side too. He wasn’t all serious; he liked to crack jokes and have a good time. So, picture him not only as a wise guy, but also as someone who enjoyed a good laugh.

So, the next time you think of Aristotle, don’t just picture a serious philosopher. Picture a guy who loved exploring nature, had friends from different walks of life, and knew how to have a good laugh. Aristotle was more than just a thinker; he was a curious, social, and fun-loving person too!

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