On Generation and Corruption

“Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence” – attributed to Aristotle

Along with Plato and Socrates, Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) is one of the triumvirate of philosophers responsible for the establishment of Western philosophy as it exists today. Socrates, Plato and Aristotle were among the first to refine philosophical thought, and Socrates is credited with devising the Socratic Method as a way to argue and debate points rationally.  The Ancient Greek philosophers further stressed the importance of virtue and stoicism, advocating the improvement of one’s self through constant learning and knowledge.  These teachings and practices formed the foundation for philosophy and psychology as fields of study.

Still, Aristotle was very much his own philosopher. Though he studied at Plato’s famous academy, he was not hesitant to counter or criticize Plato’s philosophical stances on certain issues. As with Plato's Republic, Aristotle wrote frequently about corruption, and the motives and issues behind it. With writings about metaphysics, reason, rhetoric, and politics, Aristotle was the the most renowned Ancient Greek philosopher for nearly 2,000 years


This edition of On Generation and Corruption is specially formatted with a Table of Contents and is illustrated with pictures of famous Greek philosophers