Aristotle

Bio Sketch

Aristotle (384-322 BCE) was an ancient Greek philosopher, student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. Aristotle developed systematic approaches to logic, ethics, politics, and aesthetics. His concept of practical wisdom (phronesis) influenced Gadamer's hermeneutics.

Key Works

• Nicomachean Ethics
• Politics
• Poetics
• Metaphysics

Key Concepts

• practical-wisdom
• virtue
• mimesis

Relevance to Geoffrey's Research

Aristotle's practical wisdom informs Gadamer's hermeneutics and the ethics of architectural practice. His work connects to themes of tradition, interpretation, and the relationship between theory and practice.

Source Support

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