Name: Aristotle
Lived: 384–322 BC, Stagira, Macedon
Known for: Philosopher and student of Plato; tutor to Alexander the Great
Famous for: Major works on ethics, politics, logic, and natural sciences; his ideas shaped Western thought for centuries
Note: The quote “Man is by nature a political animal” is a direct quote from Aristotle’s Politics (Book I, 1253a, c. 350 BC). It reflects his view that humans are meant to live in communities and actively participate in public life.