The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Aristotle: The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their

Aristotle, a pivotal ancient Greek philosopher, shaped Western thought through his focus on empirical observation and practical reasoning, moving beyond Plato's abstract ideals. His works, like Nicomachean Ethics, explored virtue and the golden mean. His logical contributions, particularly syllogism, profoundly influenced intellectual traditions for centuries, cementing his status as a monumental thinker.