Question

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

A) he taught that people should find their "function"
B) he was captured by the Assyrians
C)Alexander the Great was his pupil

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.