Person
Aristotle
Ancient Greek philosopher and founder of logic (384–322 B.C.).
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Definition
Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist who founded logic. His philosophical and scientific systems provided the framework for Christian Scholasticism and medieval Islamic philosophy.
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- Related to
- Aristotle's CategoriesTermAristotle is the author of the system of categories.
- Influenced by
- PlatoPerson
- Influenced
- ScholasticismTerm
Sources
- 1.Everett Ferguson Church History: Volume One: From Christ to Pre-Reformation. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2013). Ch. 1
Last revised August 15, 2026