Self Improvement: the influence of Aristotle

Self Improvement: the influence of Aristotle

Author: ABC April 7, 2021 Duration: 9:46
Greek philosopher Aristotle influenced everything from logic to politics. So how was he able to set the tone for over two millennia of philosophical enquiry? Dr Tim Dean, a philosopher from the University of Sydney shares his insights.

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