Aristotle (jan 1, 385 BC – dec 31, 323 BC)
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Aristotle focused on biology, rather than maths (like Plato). He believed the world was made up of individuals occurring in fixed natural kinds. Each individual has built-in patterns of development, which help it grow toward becoming a fully developed individual of its kind. In his natural philosophy, Aristotle combines logic with observation to make general, causal claims."One swallow does not make a summer, neither does one fine day; similarly one day or brief time of happiness does not make a person entirely happy."
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jan 1, 385 BC
dec 31, 323 BC
~ 61 years