Single Idea 23889

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / C. History of Philosophy / 2. Ancient Philosophy / c. Classical philosophy]

Full Idea

In Greece, Aristotle is perhaps the only philosopher in the modern sense, and he is entirely outside the Greek tradition.

Gist of Idea

Among the Greeks Aristotle is the only philosopher in the modern style

Source

Simone Weil (God in Plato [1942], p.45)

Book Reference

Weil,Simone: 'Late Philosophical Writings' [Notre Dame 2015], p.45


A Reaction

She sees Plato as embodying the true tradition. Everything Aristotle writes is 'peri phusis' (about nature), and that is a standard topic of philosophy right from the start. She emphasises Plato long historical roots. Pythagoras is key.