Aristotle His Life, Works, and Influence

What Greek philosopher and scientist shared with Plato and Socrates the title of being one of the most famous of Ancient philosophers? The largely influential Aristotle is the answer.
<Tab/>Aristotle was born in Macedonia, the son of a physician to the royal court. When he turned 17, he went to Athens to study at Plato's Academy. He stayed there for about 20 years, as a student and then a teacher. After Plato died in 347 B.C., Aristotle moved to Assos, where a friend of his Hermias was a ruler. There he counseled Hermias and married his niece and adopted daughter, Pythia…