https://tube.leshley.ca/videos/watch/8c9bdf0d-b418-4cac-9354-7438df1e9e52 What if I told you that one man invented how we think — not just what we think about, but the very structure of rational thought itself? In this lecture, we explore the life, method, and enduring legacy of Aristotle (384–322 BCE) — the polymath who built the foundations of Western civilization. From formal logic and metaphysics to ethics and politics, Aristotle didn't just contribute to philosophy; he created the framework that would dominate intellectual life for over two millennia. What we cover: How Aristotle went from Plato's star student to his greatest critic The revolutionary empirical method that prefigured modern science Key concepts: substance, form, matter, actuality, potentiality, and the four causes Virtue ethics and the pursuit of eudaimonia (human flourishing) The Golden Mean and why character matters more than rules Politics as the natural expression of our "political animal" nature How Aristotle's ideas traveled through the Islamic Golden Age, medieval scholasticism, and into modern philosophy Why contemporary thinkers are returning to Aristotle today Whether you're new to philosophy or looking to deepen your understanding, this lecture reveals why Aristotle remains urgently relevant — and why the question "How should we live?" is just as vital now as it was in ancient Athens. To connect or donate: https://gravatar.com/lyonleshley Check out my library of free pdf books: https://library.leshley.ca/ Watch this and other videos on my peertube: https://tube.leshley.ca/ #Aristotle, #Ancient #Greek Philosophy, #Virtue Ethics, #Metaphysics, #History of Philosophy, #Political Philosophy, #Eudaimonia, #Western Civilization, #Philosophy Lecture Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:56:39 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://tube.leshley.ca https://tube.leshley.ca/lazy-static/avatars/f6b93199-2729-46d2-9f70-6532aa5e9a2a.jpg https://tube.leshley.ca/videos/watch/8c9bdf0d-b418-4cac-9354-7438df1e9e52 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://tube.leshley.ca/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.