The school is like the paradise of Greek philosopher Aristotle

The school has a lush landscape, murky water springs and large caves like in Greek mythology.

According to Acient Origins, Aristotle is an outstanding student of the great Platonic philosopher, who succeeds in continuing, developing and uniting the philosophy of ancient philosophical thought. With Platon and Socrates, Aristotle was one of the three pillars of ancient Greek civilization.

Known as one of the greatest minds of the era, Aristotle was invited by Philip II - the Macedonian king, to the court to teach Prince Alexander, who later became Alexander the Great.

Aristotle established a school located in Nymphaion, Mieza, located near the tomb of the father of Alexander the Great in Naoussa, a small town in northern Greece. The school has a green landscape, murmuring water springs and large caves like in Greek ancient myths. In the beautiful setting of paradise in the lower world, Aristotle's practitioners were imparted with knowledge of philosophy and many other sciences in the 4th century BC.

Scenes like paradise

When Aristotle built the school in those beautiful caves, outside the temple of the goddesses, this land was also filled with ancient relics. Still in existence today include the two-storey high-pillar support columns, Ionic pillars consisting of two spiral windings mounted on the top of the column decorated with ledges.

The school is made up of the connection of three natural caves. Stone walls have a vertical surface, holes are carved deep into the stone of the roof of the roof still exist today. Roof tiles and ceramics decorated with awnings are on display at Veroia's Archaeological Museum.

The painting depicts the school of Aristotle by artist Raphael painted in 1509-1510.(Photo: Pin it).

The beautiful scenery where the great philosopher strolled with the disciples, and imparted them the philosophy of the moral and political world almost unchanged over the centuries. It was still intact where the paths were covered with grass and flowers, green trees and cool springs were flowing freely.

The sage at Naoussa

Aristotle was born in 384 BC in the town of Stagira, Chalkidice, on the northern edge of ancient Greece. His father was Nicomachus, a doctor, and his mother's name was Phaestia. Aristotle has a younger brother named Arimnestus and a sister named Arimneste.

Aristotle's parents died when he was very young, and the Proxenus guardian of Atarneus taught Aristotle a few years before sending to Athens to attend Plato.

Aristotle studied there from 18 years old to 37 years old. In 347 BC, when he left school, Aristotle became a famous philosopher in the aristocracy of the rich citadel of Pella of Macedonia.

Aristotle believes in basic concepts and knowledge that are based on awareness. His knowledge of natural sciences is used to present many fundamental philosophical foundations.

Aristotle's writings present, referring to many areas such as physics, metaphysics, poetry, drama, music, logic, rhetoric, linguistics, economics, Politics, ethics, biology, and zoology.

Aristotle is considered to be the foundation of logic (logic), some of his works are considered the earliest known official studies of logic, but by the 19th century became the basis for modern form logic.

Aristotle's analysis results in a new perspective on physics, leading research to medieval scholars and expanding the Renaissance effect. These views are even considered irreplaceable until the Enlightenment period due to their close connection with the Science Revolution.

In terms of appearance, Aristotle is a short, bald man with small eyes. He is also addicted to costumes and luxury items. For his disciples, Aristotle exhibits a special charisma, if not, why did he have such an influence on those academically demanding students.

Aristotle's famous students

After Aristotle left Plato's Academy school, in 343 BC, Macedonian king Philip II invited Aristotle to the court to teach Prince Alexander and some of the other aristocrats of the Macedonian dynasty, like Ptolemy (founder Ptolemaic kingdoms in Egypt) or Cassander - the reigning king of Macedonia from 305 to 297 BC.

Aristotle conveys to young students all their knowledge of knowledge, besides the theoretical topics obtained from Plato's school, the topics that interest him passionately are also heatedly discussed. .

The school's textbooks are also compiled abstractly, metaphysically differently from ordinary schools. The purpose of Aristotle is to give students a stand-alone perspective, books that serve only as a guide to note or memorandum. This way of teaching is especially suitable for elite individuals who study at this school.

A corner of Aristotle's school.(Photo: Acient Origins).

Moreover, Aristotle also teaches many medical knowledge such as how to prevent early detection of the disease and how to find effective medicine. This knowledge proved to be very helpful to Alexander during the war on the harsh battlefields and where to go Alexander also brought a copy of Homer's Iliad.

Alexander loved Aristotle dearly and respectfully, always regarded the sage as his father and once claimed that his life was received from his father, but the one who taught him to live as a successful person was Aristotle.

In 335 BC, Alexander prepared to march to invade the Persian Empire, Aristotle returned to Athens to establish a school named Lyceum and taught there for more than a decade. Aristotle died in 322 BC, a year after Alexander died. Aristotle's philosophical heritage is filled with books, interesting stories about the great king of mankind - Alexander the Great.

Today, a lot of tourists visit Naoussa, stop by where Alexander and Aristotle once sat in conversation about philosophy, experiencing the sense of wisdom of the ancient sages.