Question

Which of the following occurred during Aristotle's lifetime? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

A and C are the answer. He taught people in one of his book about their "Function" to pursue their dreams. C Because Alexander the Great was one of his pupils.

Answer 2

The correct answer to this question would be alternatives A)"he taught that people should find their "function"." and C)"Alexander the Great was his pupil."

Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and scientist that lived from 384 to 322 BC. He is considered one of the fathers of western philosophy, and has contributed a lot to our way of thinking.

Function is related to "the final cause" or "Telos", which is the purpose or reason why a thing exists or is done.

Aristotle did have Alexander the Great as a pupil, and we can see his influence over him in his bringing with him on his expedition a host of zoologists, botanists and researchers.